An open-source desktop editor for OpenStreetMap, built with C++ and Qt.
Merkaartor is an open-source desktop editor for OpenStreetMap, allowing users to create, modify, and upload geographic data to the OSM database. It solves the need for a native, offline-capable tool for mapping enthusiasts and contributors who prefer a desktop application over web-based editors.
OpenStreetMap contributors, GIS enthusiasts, and community mappers who need a robust desktop tool for editing map data offline or with advanced customization.
Developers choose Merkaartor for its native performance, cross-platform support, and offline editing capabilities, offering a dedicated desktop alternative to web-based OSM editors like iD or JOSM.
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Built with C++ and Qt, Merkaartor offers a responsive and efficient mapping experience, as emphasized in its philosophy for a native desktop application.
Enables mapping without an internet connection, with later sync to OSM, ideal for remote areas or unreliable networks, as highlighted in the key features.
Supports Linux, Windows, and macOS, with binary installers provided for major platforms via the website, ensuring broad accessibility.
Allows users to upload edits directly to the OpenStreetMap database, streamlining the contribution process as stated in the key features.
Binary packages are only available for specific Linux distributions (Arch, Debian, Fedora, Gentoo), and no nightly builds for Linux, complicating installation for other users as mentioned in the README.
The HACKING.md file is admitted to have 'very little' content, which can make it challenging for new developers to understand and hack the codebase.
For unsupported platforms, users must compile from source using COMPILE.md, which may involve dependencies and steps, posing a barrier for non-technical users.