[GIS] How to convert OSM XML to rendered tiles for offline use

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I'm new to OpenStreetMap and I'm trying to figure out how to process an OSM XML file and create map tiles for offline use. I already have the OSM XML file downloaded; I just don't know what to do next.

Once I have the tiles, I'll be displaying them in a control hosted in a Windows application. The basic application is complete. I'm now moving the data to local storage instead of online.

How do I take my OSM XML and process it into tiles?

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You have to use a renderer like Maperitive, Mapnik or Tilemill to create the tiles.

Since you are new to the subject, I suggest to install Maperitive, and try a small area first.

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For offline maps using OSM data i find three libraries very much useful.

osmdroid : I use this library if i have to work with tiles that are in mbtiles format that i generate using tilemill. There is a bonus library for routing called osmbonuspack that adds lots of routing and POI functionality to this library.
mapsforge: I use this library when i need to have the map data in vector format and also because it works with another great library called graphhopper in android.
graphhopper: I use this library for offline routing using osm data. This is a lightweight java routing library which work for android as well.

I suggest you take a look at these libraries if you want to use OSM with android. Also after you get somewhat familiar with these libraries i suggest you take a look at the code for popular android based tools for osm like osmand, osmtracker and Vespucci

You can find lots of tutorials on the internet based on these libraries. Do explore. I hope this helps.

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