Learning to Use OpenStreetMap Plugins in QGIS

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IVIDES DATA® held the third session of the Ciclo de Oficinas OSM 2026 (or 2026 OSM Workshop Series), focusing on QGIS plugins. Applied cases were presented on accessibility, urban tree cover, and the geolocation of buildings on areas subject to disasters

Dr. Raquel Dezidério Souto leading Session 3 of the Ciclo de Oficinas OSM 2026. The files used in Workshop 3 can be found in the video description. Link

IVIDES DATA® successfully held the third live training session of the Ciclo de Oficinas OSM 2026 on June 12, during which the following were presented:

* View and download data on OSM.org

* Access to geoservices for loading OSM as a base layer - NextGIS QuickMapServices plugin

* Downloading data in QGIS (version 3.22 or later) – QuickOSM and OSM Downloader plugins

* Applied cases — accessibility, urban tree cover, and the geolocation of buildings on areas subject to disasters

QGIS screenshot showing data extracted using the QuickOSM plugin regarding government offices (blue dots) in Paris and its neighborhood, highlighting those that are wheelchair-accessible (yellow dots) | Map data (c) 2026 OpenStreetMap contributors.

QGIS screenshot showing data extracted using the QuickOSM plugin on the location of trees in Paris, highlighting their concentration along major roads | Map data (c) 2026 OpenStreetMap contributors.

The Ciclo de Oficinas OSM 2026 offers single certificates (4 hours per session) and a full certificate (20 hours over five sessions). The training is open to all mappers, regardless of skill level.

To participate in the remaining sessions, please register using the form below to receive the link via email (you only need to register once):

https://framaforms.org/oficinas-openstreetmap-2026-ivides-data-r-1777150442

Thank you to everyone for participating!

The Ciclo de Oficinas OSM 2026 is organized by IVIDES DATA®, in partnership with the Institute of Geosciences at the State University of Campinas (Unicamp) in São Paulo, Brazil.

Links and credits:

QGIS

https://qgis.org/

NextGIS QuickMapServices

https://plugins.qgis.org/plugins/quick_map_services/

QuickOSM (by Etienne Trimaille)

https://plugins.qgis.org/plugins/QuickOSM/

OSM Downloader (by Luiz Andrade)

https://plugins.qgis.org/plugins/OSMDownloader/

Important note: IVIDES.org(TM) e IVIDES DATA(TM) are registered trademarks. OpenStreetMap(TM) is a trademark.