Editing
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Several editors can be used to edit features in the OpenStreetMap database.
Registration
Before you can edit any data you will need to create an OSM account.
Choice of Editors
- Potlatch is the easiest editor to use. It is found on the 'Edit' tab of the main map, and is ideal for quick editing contributions, saving changes back to the OSM server instantaneously.
- JOSM is currently the most popular editor. It is a standalone Java application (requires Java 1.5) which allows fluid zooming, panning, and editing of a locally stored dataset, before uploading changes in a batch.
- Merkaartor is a stand-alone cross-platform editor. Binary for Windows, source for other platforms.
The editor comparison page may help you decide which editor is best for you.
In the past there were some other choices such as Osmeditor and osmpedit, however these are no longer maintained, and no longer interface with the latest protocol (meaning they don't work)
See also
- Map Features - how to tag streets, and other features - Highly recommended!
- Editing Standards and Conventions
- Tagging FAQ
- Mapping techniques and related tricks and tips
- Better Mapping - notes from the British Cartographic Society on how to produce better maps
