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title: OSW - Convert
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## OSW - Convert

This page explains how to use the OSW - Convert job to convert an OSW dataset to OSM format, or vice versa.

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### Function

Converts an OSW dataset to OSM format, or vice versa.

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### Job Creation Form

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| Field                | Required | Description              | Format / Options                                                                        |
| :------------------- | :------- | :----------------------- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Source Format**    | Yes      | Format of the input file | `OSW` or `OSM`                                                                          |
| **Target Format**    | Yes      | Desired output format    | `OSW` or `OSM`                                                                          |
| **Attach data file** | Yes      | Dataset file to convert  | Source Format = OSM:<br>`.pbf`, `.osm`, or `.xml`<br><br>Source Format = OSW:<br>`.zip` |

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!!! info

    The allowed upload format changes depending on the selected **Source Format**.

??? quote "Full job description"

    _This request facilitates the conversion of an OSW dataset to OSM format, or vice versa._

    _The response includes a `job_id` for tracking the request._

    _To check the request status, refer to the location header in the response, which provides the URL for the status API endpoint._

Select **Create** to submit the job. Select **Cancel** to return to the Jobs list.

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_Return to [Jobs](index.md)._