Overpass Turbo
Query OpenStreetMap data with the Overpass API in your browser.
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What is Overpass Turbo?
Overpass Turbo is an open-source web-based tool designed for querying and analyzing data from OpenStreetMap (OSM) using the Overpass API. It enables users to extract specific geographic data, such as points of interest, roads, or administrative boundaries, by constructing custom queries. The tool is widely used by mappers, researchers, and developers who need to work with OSM data for projects ranging from urban planning to academic studies. It addresses the challenge of efficiently retrieving and visualizing large datasets from OSM, which can be complex to handle with standard tools. By leveraging the Overpass API, Overpass Turbo provides a user-friendly interface to filter and display data, making it accessible even to those without advanced programming skills. Its GPL-3.0 license ensures open access and collaboration, contributing to its popularity with over 1,200 GitHub stars.
How it works
Overpass Turbo is a web-based interface for the Overpass API, which allows users to query OpenStreetMap data. It simplifies the process of extracting specific data types, such as amenities or transportation networks, by providing a structured query builder. The tool's primary purpose is to enable users to analyze OSM data without requiring programming expertise. It supports tasks like filtering data based on tags, geographic boundaries, or temporal criteria, making it versatile for diverse applications. Overpass Turbo allows users to query data using a combination of tags and spatial parameters. For example, it can retrieve all drinking water points in London or highways classified as primary/secondary roads. It also supports complex filters, such as finding hotels and museums in Vienna.
How to use it
- 1Open Overpass Turbo in a supported browser and navigate to the query editor. 2. Input a query using the Overpass QL syntax, such as [amenity=drinking_water]. 3. Adjust spatial parameters like bounding boxes or date ranges. 4. Click 'Compile' to validate the query and 'Export' to download the data. Practical tips include using the 'Examples' section for pre-built queries, enabling CORS settings in browsers, and testing queries with small datasets before scaling up.
What it can do
- osm query
Use cases
Assumptions and limitations
Assumptions
- source: https://github.com/tyrasd/overpass-turbo
- license: GPL-3.0 — free to use
- privacy: Self-hosted — you control your data
Limitations
- Requires modern browsers supporting Web Storage API and CORS, excluding older versions
- Limited to data available in the Overpass API's real-time index
- Complex queries may take longer to process compared to dedicated OSM tools
- No built-in data visualization beyond basic map layers
- Exported data may require additional software for advanced analysis
Understanding the result
Query OpenStreetMap data with the Overpass API in your browser.
Tool details
- Clearly flagged when a network request is needed.
- No account, no sign-up, and no tracking of your content.
- Powered by (GPL-3.0).
- Built with
- (tyrasd/overpass-turbo)
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Runs locally
- No — requires a network request
- Verification
- Not yet verified
- Input
- Query
- Output
- Text
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References
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Frequently asked
How does Overpass Turbo interact with OpenStreetMap data?
Overpass Turbo connects to the Overpass API, which indexes OpenStreetMap data. Users query this API to retrieve specific datasets, such as points of interest or roads. The tool processes these queries and displays results on an interactive map using Leaflet, allowing users to visualize and export the data.
What technical skills are needed to use Overpass Turbo?
Basic familiarity with Overpass QL syntax is helpful, but the tool provides examples and a query builder to simplify complex queries. Users need minimal technical skills to construct filters using tags and spatial parameters. Advanced customization requires understanding OSM data structure and query optimization techniques.
How do I export data from Overpass Turbo?
After compiling a valid query, click 'Export' to download data in formats like GeoJSON, GPX, or XML. For example, to export drinking water points, input [amenity=drinking_water], compile the query, and select 'Export as GeoJSON'. This file can then be used in GIS software or shared with other users.
How does Overpass Turbo compare to tools like JOSM or Nominatim?
Overpass Turbo focuses on querying and visualizing OSM data via the Overpass API, while JOSM is a desktop editor for editing OSM data. Nominatim provides reverse geocoding services for OSM data. Overpass Turbo is ideal for data extraction and analysis, whereas JOSM is better for direct map editing, and Nominatim serves location-based search functions.
What should I do if the tool says my browser is incompatible?
Ensure your browser supports Web Storage API and CORS, such as Chrome, Firefox, or Opera. Disable ad blockers that might interfere with CORS. If issues persist, try clearing browser cookies or using incognito mode. For older browsers, consider upgrading or using the Overpass API query form as an alternative.