Convert CSV to OSM

File Extension CSV
Full Name Comma Separated Value Format

The file extension .csv refers to a popular file type known as the comma separated value files. These are mostly used as open data set files.The file structure of the CSV file as the name suggests is mostly based on the separation of data using a delimiter which in most cases is a comma (,).

File Extension OSM
Full Name OpenStreetMap Data Format

File with an .OSM extension contains street map data stored in the OSM (Open Street Map) file, based on XML. Such record is based on nodes representing specific points, roads (which connect the nodes), and relations that may contain properties of given streets, points, objects or indicators.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "CSV") to another (referred to as "OSM"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, CSV file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format CSV to format OSM becomes essential.

So, how can we perform CSV to OSM file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format CSV and transforming it into format OSM. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of CSV to OSM converters.

Conversion from CSV to OSM

CSV to OSM

How to convert the CSV file to OSM?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of CSV to OSM. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the CSV file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file CSV, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the CSV file to the application
  • Select the output format of the OSM file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file OSM on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted OSM file that can be found in the location selected in step 4