imposm3 ☆
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Description:
Imports OpenStreetMap data into PostgreSQL/PostGIS databases
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: gis postgresql openstreetmap database spatial
Install: brew install imposm3
About:
Imposm 3 is an extensible OpenStreetMap importer for PostgreSQL databases. It optimizes and indexes data for high-performance map rendering and analysis. The tool supports custom mapping schemas and handles large datasets efficiently.
Key Features:
  • High-performance bulk data loading
  • Support for custom schema mappings
  • Delta updates from OSM diffs
  • Generalized geometry support
Use Cases:
  • Building custom OSM-based map tiles
  • Spatial analysis of OpenStreetMap data
  • Hosting local OSM data for web applications
Alternatives:
  • osm2pgsql – Imposm 3 is generally faster for bulk imports and offers better performance for rendering-focused schemas, while osm2pgsql is the standard tool with broader default compatibility.
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 3:20pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 7e56273c
Sep 14, 2024 6:17am 0 VERSION_BUMP c4132722
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Jan 6, 2024 2:06am 2 VERSION_BUMP f7d5cd44
Dec 14, 2023 12:47am 2 VERSION_BUMP df03a38c
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