Introduction to OS APIs
Explore API references, getting started guides and examples for developing with OS APIs.
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Explore API references, getting started guides and examples for developing with OS APIs.
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Ordnance Survey (OS) APIs provide programmatic access to OS data and services. They offer a powerful gateway to rich geospatial data that empowers organisations and developers to integrate mapping information into their applications. You can use OS APIs to display a map, retrieve detailed location information for analysis and more.
OS APIs are grouped into: Maps, Features, Search and Utility. This documentation will guide you to understand and utilise our APIs effectively, enabling you to create tailored solutions. Each API has its own overview page, technical specification, getting started guides and additional content relating to the specific API.
OS Downloads API
The OS Downloads API allows you to automate the download of OS OpenData and OS Premium datasets
OAuth2 API
OAuth2 API provides an authentication mechanism for OS APIs to use time limited tokens for access to resources.
OS Maps API serves pre-rendered raster tiles in multiple styles to best suit your use case. Maps can be requested using the standard or RESTful ZXY.
OS NGD API – Tiles offers a vector tile service powered by the . It provides a detailed and customisable basemap based on the latest .
OS NGD API – Features The OS NGD API – Features gives you simple access to the allowing you to filter by attribute, location and time to create your own customised data selections.
