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What is a JOZ file? A JOZ file contains a saved Java OpenStreetMap (JOSM) session. It is a renamed .ZIP file that contains the session's metadata (saved in a .JOS file) and .OSM layer data (saved in individual directories). When opened with JOSM, JOZ files appear as one or more map layers.

More Information JOZ file open in Java OpenStreetMap Java OpenStreetMap is a free OpenStreetMap map (OSM file) editor available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It allows users to download or import OSM maps, mark them up with tagged nodes and paths, and submit their edits to the official OpenStreetMap project. While editing maps, users can save their current Java OpenStreetMap session as a JOZ file. This allows them to re-open and continue editing that session in the future. JOZ files are ZIP archives that contain: A JOS file, which is an XML file that describes a session's layers, viewport settings, and version One or more OSM files, stored in sub-directories that correspond to the session's layers

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What is a JOZ file?

A JOZ file contains a saved Java OpenStreetMap (JOSM) session. It is a renamed .ZIP file that contains the session's metadata (saved in a .JOS file) and .OSM layer data (saved in individual directories). When opened with JOSM, JOZ files appear as one or more map layers.

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JOZ file open in Java OpenStreetMap

Java OpenStreetMap is a free OpenStreetMap map (OSM file) editor available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It allows users to download or import OSM maps, mark them up with tagged nodes and paths, and submit their edits to the official OpenStreetMap project.

While editing maps, users can save their current Java OpenStreetMap session as a JOZ file. This allows them to re-open and continue editing that session in the future. JOZ files are ZIP archives that contain:

How to open a JOZ file

You can open a JOZ file with Java OpenStreetMap (JOSM), to view and edit the session it contains:

If you want to extract the OSM files and other data a JOZ file contains, you can do so by:

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Updated: November 16, 2023

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What is a JOZ file?↓
A JOZ file contains a saved Java OpenStreetMap (JOSM) session. It is a renamed .ZIP file that contains the session's metadata (saved in a .JOS file) and .OSM layer data (saved in individual directories). When opened with JOSM, JOZ files appear as one or more map layers.
How do I open a .joz file?↓
You can open a JOZ file with Java OpenStreetMap (JOSM), to view and edit the session it contains:

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