3D

Viewing OpenStreetMap data in 3D. Using OSM-3D

The third dimension is a growing topic at OSM. It's already possible to add detailed buildings and a lot of minor objects, which results in a 'feeling like home'.

Viewing

If you just want to browse 3D city models, you can view them with multiple tools.

See also

A similar list of map applications can be found on Simple 3D buildings page.

Demonstration areas

Quick access to demonstration areas is available on 3D Demo Areas page.

Multiplatform

Name	External Link	Description	Freely Licensed?	Application Type
WorldWindKotlin	GitHub	3D virtual globe. Can display information in 3D or 2D. Can take geographic information from different sources.	free - Apache License, Version 2.0	Android, Web, Java

Websites

Screenshot	OSM Wiki Link	External Link	Description	Freely Licensed?	Application Type
	F4 Map	Map	WebGL realtime render - with fountains, trees, meteo, shadows based on real sun/moon position	nonfree - terms at the bottom of their site in French	Webapp
	MapSurfer	Github Map	Only building heights Website domain is no longer active	?	Webapp
	MapBox	Website Map		a?	Webapp
	OSMBuildings	Github Map	WebGL viewer - also available as Classic Version for visualizing on interactive maps	free - composed of parts with different free licenses	Webapp
	OSM go	Map		o?	Webapp
	OSM-3D.org	Map	Only building heights. Needs Java-plugin 1.6 or older to show.	?	Webapp (Java)
	WikiMiniAtlas	Map	Integrated in Wikipedia.	free - GPLv3+	Webapp
	Vizicities	GitHub Map	WebGL dynamic OpenStreetMap visualisation platform + live transport and data overlays	free - BSD 3-clause	Webapp
	Esri	Esri OSM Scene Layers	These 3D scene layers feature global buildings and trees, with trees presented in two styles (realistic and thematic). These scene layers can be used in Scene Viewer, ArcGIS Pro, and other ArcGIS apps that support 3D visualization.	Custom license	Web layers

Desktop apps

Screenshot	OSM Wiki Link	External Link	Description	Freely Licensed?	Application Type
	FlightGear	FlightGear.org download	Flight simulator : Accurate Earth model (oblate spheriod). Real-time rendering, accurate daylight and sky from celestial simulation. Realistic weather and atmosphere rendering. Simulated environment, seasons. Detailed weather simulation with features like snow and rain build-up on OSM objects. OSM objects are downloaded as you fly in FlightGear 2020.3.7 LTS or later. Notes on realistic renders to showcase OSM: Some learning to configure environment & weather. FlightGear is a research quality simulator first, with an FDM engine that was used by NASA to set a benchmark - so expect a bit of learning curve. However, if you need realistic renders or a moving camera video with realistic weather and environment to showcase OSM data, FlightGear can produce it when configured properly - see their wiki for tips. Try 'UFO' viewer or 'video assistant'. A powerful GPU and CPU is needed for high quality renders with large view distances. The official scenery sources provide a pre-built world. Areas with no OSM coverage may be set to be auto-generated. If you need a more recent build, or different settings, you need to build it.	free - GNU GPL	Desktop
	blender-osm	$5.90 on Gumroad GitHub	A Blender plugin	pay-for-source (once paid, licensed under GPL [version not specified])	Desktop (plugin)
	Generation Streets	Free on Steam GitHub	A video game and a separated command-line tool	Video game: proprietary, Command-line tool: free, licensed under BSD	Desktop
	Kendzi3d	Website GitHub	3D Renderer part of JOSM Map editor	free probably - claims BSDv3 but does not include license file	Desktop
	OSM2World	Website GitHub		free - GNU LGPL	Desktop

Mobile apps

Screenshot	OSM Wiki Link	External Link	Description	Freely Licensed?	Application Type
	OSG-Maps	Android (Play Store)	for Android	?	Mobile

Exporting

Here are tools that can give you 3D data generated from OSM data.

• Phototiler
• Vectiler
• OSM2World
• Osm2pov
• osm2maya
• 3D printing OSM data
• 3D Buildings - paid - data from multiple sources

Mapping

The process of detailed recording your environment for later modelling is called micromapping in general. To get a lot of details very quickly, the Photomapping technique is recommend.
Instead of taking your own photos (from top of tall buildings), you can watch for your area at Wikipedia Commons or ask e.g. Wireless Community networks. Some further image services, which are worth to check:

• Wikimedia commons
• Flickr
• Mapillary
• Google image search
• Creative Commons search

Notice: Please note that the sources must be qualified by their license for use. See for example Category:Data Licenses.

Tagging

The 3D models can either be created using OSM itself (i.e. through the simple 3D buildings), or use externally created models that utilize external storage.

• Simple 3D Buildings
• 3D tagging
• 3D Model Repository
• OpenBuildingModels (not widely supported)

Additional list of 3D tagging applications can be found on Simple 3D buildings page.

Development

You are interested in embedding 3D functionality in your own software?

• 3D Development

See also

• Template:User 3d - if you like 3D and want to show it on your wiki userpage
• Full list of OSM-based services

Notable dead projects

• Open Earth View
• OpenScienceMap