Use OpenStreetMap and credit its contributors

What is available

A community-built map and mapping dataset covering places around the world. The data can be reused under its open database licence.

Conditions worth checking

• Data reuse requires OpenStreetMap attribution and compliance with the ODbL; some derived-data distribution has share-alike conditions.
• Free data does not mean unrestricted use of the project's hosted services.
• The standard raster tile server has limited capacity, no guaranteed availability, and prohibits bulk downloads and offline prefetching.

Use the official route

1. Open the map to browse a place.
2. If reusing map data or images, read the attribution guidance and ODbL terms.
3. If building a site or app, check the policy for the specific map, tile or search service you intend to use.
4. For offline maps, use a service or dataset that explicitly supports offline use rather than bulk downloading the standard public tile server.

Before you rely on it

Check the provider’s current page immediately before downloading, enrolling or travelling. Read the conditions for your device, location and intended use. Keep a note of any limit that matters to your decision.

A useful next step is to try one small, low-risk task before committing your important files, study schedule or travel plans. Keep an alternative route in case access or availability changes. This is a research overview, not a firsthand product or visitor review.