OpenStreetMap planet file
The OpenStreetMap planet file is a digital file containing all global geographic data contributed to OpenStreetMap as of a specific date.
Also known as: OSM planet file, planet.osm.pbf
How big is it?
88 GB · PBF snapshot size on 10 September 2026
PBF snapshot size on 10 September 2026 · dated snapshot
A little perspective
OpenStreetMap planet file vs 128 GB phone: data size comparison
The data size of a 128 GB phone is about 1.45 times the PBF snapshot size on 10 September 2026 of the OpenStreetMap planet file.
BYTES OF DATA
The OpenStreetMap planet file is a digital file containing all global geographic data contributed to OpenStreetMap as of a specific date.
Phone storage is the digital memory in a mobile phone used to keep apps, photos, videos and other files.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
OpenStreetMap planet file
PBF snapshot size on 10 September 2026: 88 GB; dated snapshot.
The official OpenStreetMap weekly planet PBF published on 10 September 2026 was listed at 88 GB. Planet files grow and formats differ, so this is a dated compressed-PBF snapshot rather than a permanent file size.
The marked PBF snapshot size on 10 September 2026 is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
128 GB phone
Data: 128 GB; example.
128 billion advertised bytes. Operating-system and formatting space are not deducted.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked data is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 88 GB
We compare the PBF snapshot size on 10 September 2026 of the OpenStreetMap planet file. The measurement is labelled dated snapshot. Check the source notes for its basis.
The official OpenStreetMap weekly planet PBF published on 10 September 2026 was listed at 88 GB. Planet files grow and formats differ, so this is a dated compressed-PBF snapshot rather than a permanent file size.
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Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 GB | Not recorded | dated snapshot |
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The source records and measurement method remain available for inspection.
- OpenStreetMap — Planet dataOfficial weekly planet snapshots; the PBF listed on 10 September 2026 was 88 GB. File size changes with date and format.
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