OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap.org now has a vector tiles layer. 😍
read more: https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2025/07/22/vector-tiles-are-deployed-on-openstreetmap-org/
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Jul 23 at 9:59amWeb
Show threadJonathan BennettJul 23
@openstreetmap I can see we're going to need a discussion about what "square" means, though...
Show threadTom HughesJul 23
@jonobennett @openstreetmap Always a problem with vector layers as they tend to use a relatively low coordinate precision even at high zoom
Show threadgrEEn-raGeJul 23
@openstreetmap when switching back to the standard layer you see how much less information is displayed on the current shortbread version. Can't understand why this is already the default you see when opening the site and you then have to switch to "standard"
Show threadRuss GarrettJul 23
@green_rage @openstreetmap it's not the default, but the site remembers which layer you last used.
Show threadgrEEn-raGeJul 23
@russss @openstreetmap thanks, apparently that was a long time ago. Just checked, in private mode I get the default.
Show threadLennyJul 23
@green_rage The default is still the normal OSM Carto. The link in the blog post just points to the shortbread style.
Show threadJonasJul 24

@green_rage @openstreetmap i agree. I like how usually, landcover is visible from layer 5, while in the vector version, it only starts at zoom layer 8.

But that should be an easy fix and the dark mode was much worse in the beginning and now works great, so I have high hopes. Yay vector maps!

Show threadathmane mokraoui [BoF] ⏚ꝃ⌁⁂Jul 23

@openstreetmap And in french :

Les tuiles vectorielles sont déployées sur OpenStreetMap.org

https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2025/07/22/les-tuiles-vectorielles-sont-deployees-sur-openstreetmap-org/?lang=fr

Les tuiles vectorielles sont déployées sur OpenStreetMap.org | OpenStreetMap Blog

Show threadSzymon BęczkowskiJul 24
@openstreetmap IMO elements should slowly fade depending on the zoom level and not disappear suddenly. At certain zoom levels roads have missing segments. Train lines and rivers disappear before highways. At low zoom levels OSM becomes just a map of highways #carCentrism
Show threadMaxim Van de WynckelJul 25
@openstreetmap woehoeee!
Show threadsp1easerJul 25
@openstreetmap Nice!
Show threadMichael J. GrattonJul 26

@openstreetmap OMG this is such a massive improvement! Great to see!

Can we please also get a vector layer prioritising bicycle and human infrastructure rather than cars? 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Show threadMichael J. GrattonJul 26
@openstreetmap Also, when will it be made the default?