What is the OSC File Extension?

Researcher:   |   Last Updated: December 05, 2018

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OSC File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that OSC files are associated with five unique file types (the most prevalent being the OpenStreetMap Change File format) and can be viewed primarily with Merkaartor, including five other known software applications (listed below). Generally, these files are considered GIS Files, but they can also be Developer Files or System Files.

Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems can be used to view OSC files. Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. The OSC File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

If you are having problems opening OSC files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

Low
Demand
7868
File Rank

/ 11690

Active

State

5

December

2018

Edited

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OSC Types

  5 known file types use this extension

Leading OSC Type

.OSC
File Format:.osc
Classification:OpenStreetMap Change File

A street map data file made in OpenStreetMap Change format; It stores modification data for present .OSM street map; It makes it possible for the existing street map to be updated with new data.

Author: OpenStreetMap
Function:GIS Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.osc

Software Programs That Open The OpenStreetMap Change File:


Merkaartor by Bart Vanhauwaert, Chris Browet, Ladislav Láska, and others

Windows
Mac
Linux
FreeBSD
NetBSD
OpenBSD

osmchange by Open Source

Windows
Linux

Alternative OSC Types

.OSC
File Format:.osc
Classification:Obix Source Code File
.OSC
File Format:.osc
Classification:Remote Installation Services Client Installation Wizard
.OSC
File Format:.osc
Classification:Formula One 2001 Options File
.OSC
File Format:.osc
Classification:OptionScope Worksheet File

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OSC Popularity


Leading Operating Systems

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)

Operating System Rankings

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


Understanding OSC Issues


Typical OSC Opening Challenges

Merkaartor Removed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open OSC Files" when trying to open your OSC. When this happens, it is commonly due to Merkaartor missing in %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your OSC with Merkaartor, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: If you know of another program that can open your OSC file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.


Obsolete Version of Merkaartor

Sometimes your installed version of Merkaartor won't support your OpenStreetMap Change File file. If you do not have the proper version Merkaartor (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. Most of the time your OpenStreetMap Change File file was created by a newer Merkaartor than what you have installed.


Tip: Investigate your OSC file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Primarily, problems experienced when opening OSC files are due to having the incorrect version of Merkaartor installed on your computer.


Other Causes of OSC File Opening Problems

Errors opening OpenStreetMap Change File files can still occur even with the latest Merkaartor software installed on your computer. If you are still having problems opening OSC files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Problems unrelated to software:

  • Windows Registry OSC file paths that are incorrect
  • The OSC file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Corrupt install of Merkaartor or other OSC-related program
  • The OSC itself is corrupted
  • Malware-tainted OSC file can't be opened
  • OSC-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open OpenStreetMap Change File files

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