OpenMapTiles - vector tiles from OpenStreetMap & Natural Earth Data
07-03, 15:00–15:30 (Europe/Tallinn), LAStools (327)

OpenMapTiles is an open-source set of tools for processing OpenStreetMap data into zoomable and web-compatible vector tiles to use as high-detailed base maps. These vector tiles are ready to use in MapLibre, Mapbox GL, Leaflet, OpenLayers, and QGIS as well as in mobile applications.

Dockerized OpenMapTiles tools and OpenMapTiles schema are being continuously upgraded by the community (simplification, performance, robustness). The presentation will demonstrate the latest changes in OpenMapTiles. The last release of OpenMapTiles greatly enhanced cartography and map styling possibilities, especially the enrichment of road network, added more POI, or improved update performance. The latest version of Natural Earth brings updated data to upper zooms and includes the OpenMapTiles style showing all features in well-known colors for vector tiles. OpenMapTiles is also used for generating vector tiles from government open data secured by Swisstopo.

See also: OpenMapTiles presentation (8.6 MB)

Tomas is a GIScience enthusiast with interest in Python programming and databases. He cares about geodata and how to process them. As a hobby, he assembles and develops sensors for measuring weather conditions. In his free time, he travels and does sports.