OSMnx · Save, export and cache

Persist the network as GraphML, export it to GIS formats, and reuse downloads through the cache. Mirrors the Import/Export panel.

Needs an active downloaded network (Download a street network).

1. Save and load GraphML

OSMnx’s native format, and the only one here that preserves every attribute. Set GraphML Path, then Save GraphML or Load GraphML.

Saving the network to GraphML.

2. Export to GIS formats

GeoPackage suits QGIS, GraphML (Gephi) suits network-analysis tools, and OSM XML and SVG cover round-tripping and figures.

Choosing an export format.

3. Use the cache

Save to Cache stores the full graph object on disk so the same area never has to be downloaded twice. View Cached Graphs lists what is there, Load from Cache restores one instantly, Open Cache Directory reveals the folder.

The graph cache controls.

Next steps

Elevation, DEM & 3D terrain: the 3D terrain workflow.