OSC File

What are OSC files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening an OSC file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your OSC files.

What is an OSC file?

OSC files have multiple uses, and OpenStreetMap Change Data is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

OpenStreetMap Change Data

We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open OSC files

We have identified one OSC opener that is compatible with this specific type of OSC file.

Programs that open OpenStreetMap Change Data files

Last updated: September 22, 2023

All known file formats using extension .OSC

While OpenStreetMap Change Data is a popular type of OSC-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .OSC file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

OptionScope Worksheet

We know that one OSC format is OptionScope Worksheet. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested four different OSC openers which you will find listed below.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of OSC files. Remember, different programs may use OSC files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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