Learning OSM

This page contains a curated collection of resources and tutorials put together by the geospatial unit at Kathmandu Living Labs

OSM Beginner’s guide by LearnOSM

This guide shows step by step how to get started with OpenStreetMap. You will learn how to set up an account, how to use basic map editing software, and in later chapters you can learn how to go outside and collect information to put on the map.

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OSM for Intermediate and Advanced Users

As the name suggests, this is an advanced guide on OSM. Using JOSM, the preferred editing tool for advanced OSM users, instructor Jeff Haack describes relations, JOSM editing tools and editing techniques in greater detail.

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Mapping using HOT Tasking Manager + iD editor

In this video tutorial, KLL team member Arogya walks you through the process of contributing to online mapping events in HOT Tasking Manager using iD editor, a web-based editor for OpenStreetMap.

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