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Me before I learned how to use JOSM
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this post was submitted on 20 Jun 2025
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Overview:
Discussion on the Openstreetmap service that has the most open map data that began in 2004.
Apps:
JOSM: Map editor
Organic Maps: Offline maps that's great for walking/hiking/cycling
Magic Earth: Great for driving
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Any tips on how to learn to use JOSM? I feel that I should take the leap from iD, but the learning curve is scary
JOSM is very powerful and responsive to use though it takes time to learn. I have used these resources to figure it out the tool.
How To Get Started with JOSM
OpenStreetMap | Tutorial | How to map buildings with JOSM
JOSM/Guide
Thank you! These'll find some use
@mapu @Sunshine I think the best way to learn JOSM is just to start using it, and work out how to do things as you need to. I still kick myself every now and again when I discover some new feature I didn't know about. Do check out the different modes at https://josm.openstreetmap.de/wiki/Help/Menu/Mode though. In particular, 'W' mode is awesome for correcting/improving the geometry of ways.