> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.os.uk/more-than-maps/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.os.uk/more-than-maps/using-os-mapping-apis.md).

# Using OS Mapping APIs

Further to the [API demonstrators](/more-than-maps/data-demonstrators/api-demonstrators.md) this page contains a series of step through tutorials and articles relating to using OS APIs.  This also has articles provided from Partners about using OS APIs in their software

More information about using GIS software can be found [on the main OS website](https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/business-government/tools-support/gis).

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th align="center"></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td align="center">OS APIs for Developers</td><td></td><td data-object-fit="cover" data-alt="image of a map of western GB"><a href="https://3774974716-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FzIfdYInJITdcxaLLMhlD%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-f4877836bd471cfca50f1e43bcc7c684399c5cb5%2Fbasemaps.png?alt=media">basemaps.png</a></td><td><a href="/more-than-maps/using-os-mapping-apis/os-apis-for-developers.md">OS APIs for Developers</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td align="center">Creating a bespoke style for the OS NGD API – Tiles</td><td></td><td data-object-fit="cover" data-alt="image of the maputnik splash screen"><a href="https://3774974716-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FzIfdYInJITdcxaLLMhlD%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-28936b10c5e9077e2455218f60319d13ddc6eebc%2FMaputnik_Vector_Tiles%20_API_0.png?alt=media">Maputnik_Vector_Tiles _API_0.png</a></td><td><a href="/more-than-maps/using-os-mapping-apis/creating-a-bespoke-style-for-the-os-ngd-api-tiles.md">Creating a bespoke style for the OS NGD API – Tiles</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td align="center">Creating a bespoke style for the OS Vector Tile API</td><td></td><td data-object-fit="cover" data-alt="image of the maputnik splash screen"><a href="https://3774974716-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FzIfdYInJITdcxaLLMhlD%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-6558973a73ca4b8eed8e70c2e4be6d694f4b203b%2FMaputnik_Tiles%20_API_1.png?alt=media">Maputnik_Tiles _API_1.png</a></td><td><a href="/more-than-maps/using-os-mapping-apis/creating-a-bespoke-style-for-the-os-vector-tile-api.md">Creating a bespoke style for the OS Vector Tile API</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td align="center">Using the APIs with EPC API</td><td></td><td data-object-fit="cover" data-alt="Image of styled points on a map"><a href="https://3774974716-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FzIfdYInJITdcxaLLMhlD%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-b7afc900a1888118052ca4f4fef15193072b7a91%2Fepc_api_map.png?alt=media">epc_api_map.png</a></td><td><a href="/more-than-maps/using-os-mapping-apis/using-os-apis-with-epc-api.md">Using OS APIs with EPC API</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td align="center">Using OS NGD in Cadcorp Desktop SIS</td><td></td><td data-object-fit="cover" data-alt="Image of OS data in Cadcorp software"><a href="https://3774974716-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FzIfdYInJITdcxaLLMhlD%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-257c07eec7b01c325f8b50d73fbd38921d0af078%2Fngd-in-cadcorp-5.png?alt=media">ngd-in-cadcorp-5.png</a></td><td><a href="/more-than-maps/using-os-mapping-apis/using-os-ngd-in-cadcorp-sis-desktop-gis.md">Using OS NGD in Cadcorp SIS Desktop GIS</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td align="center">OS APIs and ArcGIS</td><td></td><td data-object-fit="cover" data-alt="Image of OS data in ArcGIS"><a href="https://3774974716-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FzIfdYInJITdcxaLLMhlD%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-84f05cd6559460766cb43808639b0c7c5c3d20c6%2Fesri-apis-features-agol-step4.png?alt=media">esri-apis-features-agol-step4.png</a></td><td><a href="/more-than-maps/using-os-mapping-apis/os-apis-and-arcgis.md">OS APIs and ArcGIS</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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