Description:
OpenStreetMap data to PostgreSQL converter
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Type: Formula
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@osm2pgsql |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Databases
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Tags:
openstreetmap
postgis
postgresql
gis
geospatial
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Install:
brew install osm2pgsql
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About:
Osm2pgsql is a command-line tool designed to import OpenStreetMap data into a PostgreSQL database with the PostGIS extension enabled. It processes OSM data formats like .pbf and .osm into database tables suitable for spatial queries and map rendering. This utility is essential for creating custom map tiles or performing geospatial analysis on OSM data.
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Key Features:
- High-performance streaming parser for large OSM datasets
- Supports flexible schema customization via Lua scripts
- Live update mode to apply incremental OSM changesets
- Optimized for rendering with PostGIS spatial indexes
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Use Cases:
- Building custom map tile servers using the standard Mapnik/PostGIS stack
- Performing geospatial analysis on OpenStreetMap data for urban planning or logistics
- Hosting a local, queryable copy of OSM data for application development
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Alternatives:
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imposm3
– Focuses on general-purpose OSM data import with different schema mapping strategies
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ogr2ogr
– GDAL utility that can read OSM files but is less optimized for the full OSM data model
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