A high-performance, feature-packed library for all your mapping needs.

Latest

OpenLayers v3.16.0 is here! Check out the docs and the examples to get started. The full distribution can be downloaded from the release page.

If you've come here looking for OpenLayers 2.x information, you'll find everything you need on the 2.x page.

Overview

OpenLayers makes it easy to put a dynamic map in any web page. It can display map tiles, vector data and markers loaded from any source. OpenLayers has been developed to further the use of geographic information of all kinds. It is completely free, Open Source JavaScript, released under the 2-clause BSD License (also known as the FreeBSD).

Features

Tiled Layers

Pull tiles from OSM, Bing, MapBox, Stamen, MapQuest, and any other XYZ source you can find. OGC mapping services and untiled layers also supported.

Vector Layers

Render vector data from GeoJSON, TopoJSON, KML, GML, Mapbox vector tiles, and a growing number of other formats.

Fast & Mobile Ready

Mobile support out of the box. Build lightweight custom profiles with just the components you need.

Cutting Edge & Easy to Customize

Map rendering leverages WebGL, Canvas 2D, and all the latest greatness from HTML5. Style your map controls with straight-forward CSS.

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