# OS Open Names Downloads

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### Product download

This page provides downloadable files to support the product in use. To download the product itself, please visit the [OS Data Hub](https://osdatahub.os.uk/data).
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## CSV header file

OS Open Names column headers are available to download as a CSV file:

{% file src="/files/VGTDQA2tRqbBwB0cpyeO" %}

## Code list

An XML versions of the Local Type code list for OS Open Names is available from the [code list dictionaries page witin the Ordnance Survey XML resources](https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/xml/codelists/). 

* [LocalType.xml](https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/xml/codelists/LocalType.xml)

Code lists provide a controlled list and formal definition for values used in certain attributes of the product.

## XML schema

The XML schemas for all OS Open products are available from the XML file resources page on the [XML file resources page on the Ordnance Survey website](https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/xml/). The schema file for this product is included below:

* [OSOpenNames.xsd](https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/xml/open/names/1.0/OSOpenNames.xsd)

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The XML File Repository License, covering the terms and conditions for the use of all Ordnance Survey XML schemas, is made available through the [Terms and Conditions page](/os-downloads/resources/site-resources/terms-and-conditions.md) in the Resources section.
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