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Places: Improve FAQ answers on the use of OSM map tiles
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4 changes: 3 additions & 1 deletion docs/developer-guide/faq.md
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### Why don't you use the free map tile service provided by OpenStreetMap?

Other [free and open-source software](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software){:target="_blank"} sometimes uses the API that OpenStreetMap provides for development and testing. It is [not intended for end-user applications](https://operations.osmfoundation.org/policies/tiles/) like ours. Using their service also means that [their usage](https://operations.osmfoundation.org/policies/tiles/) and [privacy policies](https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy) apply, as your request data is stored and used to generate [publicly available reports](https://planet.openstreetmap.org/tile_logs/). This differs from our services, which ensure [a high level of privacy](https://www.photoprism.app/privacy) and provide a better user experience with faster loading times.
Other [free and open-source software](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software){:target="_blank"} sometimes uses the public maps that OpenStreetMap provides for development and testing. It is [not intended for end-user applications](https://operations.osmfoundation.org/policies/tiles/) like ours.

Using their service also means that [their usage](https://operations.osmfoundation.org/policies/tiles/) and [privacy policies](https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy) apply, as your request data is stored and used to generate [publicly available reports](https://planet.openstreetmap.org/tile_logs/). This differs from our services, which ensure [a high level of privacy](https://www.photoprism.app/privacy) and provide a better user experience with faster loading times.

*[OSM]: OpenStreetMap
*[OSS]: Open-Source Software
4 changes: 3 additions & 1 deletion docs/getting-started/faq.md
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### Why don't you use the free map tile service provided by OpenStreetMap?

Other [free and open-source software](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software){:target="_blank"} sometimes uses the API that OpenStreetMap provides for development and testing. It is [not intended for end-user applications](https://operations.osmfoundation.org/policies/tiles/) like ours. Using their service also means that [their usage](https://operations.osmfoundation.org/policies/tiles/) and [privacy policies](https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy) apply, as your request data is stored and used to generate [publicly available reports](https://planet.openstreetmap.org/tile_logs/). This differs from our services, which ensure [a high level of privacy](https://www.photoprism.app/privacy) and provide a better user experience with faster loading times.
Other [free and open-source software](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software){:target="_blank"} sometimes uses the public maps that OpenStreetMap provides for development and testing. It is [not intended for end-user applications](https://operations.osmfoundation.org/policies/tiles/) like ours.

Using their service also means that [their usage](https://operations.osmfoundation.org/policies/tiles/) and [privacy policies](https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy) apply, as your request data is stored and used to generate [publicly available reports](https://planet.openstreetmap.org/tile_logs/). This differs from our services, which ensure [a high level of privacy](https://www.photoprism.app/privacy) and provide a better user experience with faster loading times.

### How can I activate my membership?

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[![](https://dl.photoprism.app/img/diagrams/proxy-cdn.svg){ class="w100" }](../getting-started/troubleshooting/firewall.md)

*Other open source applications sometimes use the free map tile service operated by [openstreetmap.org](https://operations.osmfoundation.org/policies/tiles/). In this case, [their usage](https://operations.osmfoundation.org/policies/tiles/) and [privacy policies](https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy) apply, which means that your request data is stored and used to [create publicly available reports](https://planet.openstreetmap.org/tile_logs/). This is different from our approach, which focuses on [your privacy](https://www.photoprism.app/privacy) and user experience.*
[Learn more ›](../getting-started/troubleshooting/firewall.md#outgoing-connections)

??? question "Why are some features only available to members?"

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PhotoPrism can estimate the location of pictures taken without GPS information by extrapolating it from the location of other pictures taken on the same day. These estimates can be [disabled in the settings](./settings/library.md) if you don't want them.


??? question "Are the keys for using interactive world maps provided free of charge?"

All users have access to a [high-resolution vector map](https://maps.photoprism.app/){:target="_blank"} that we host on [our own infrastructure](https://github.com/photoprism/photoprism/issues/2998){:target="_blank"}, so no commercial API key is required. It is based on [data published by OpenStreetMap](https://planet.openstreetmap.org/){:target="_blank"} (OSM).

In addition, we automatically provide [our members](https://www.photoprism.app/membership) and [business customers](https://www.photoprism.app/teams#compare) with an API key for MapTiler's commercial service, which includes [satellite, outdoor and 3D maps](https://www.photoprism.app/kb/personal#maps-and-places). You can test these on [our public demo](https://try.photoprism.app/library/places){:target="_blank"}.

[Learn more ›](https://www.photoprism.app/kb/personal#maps-and-places)

??? question "Why don't you use the free map tile service provided by OpenStreetMap?"

Other [free and open-source software](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software){:target="_blank"} sometimes uses the public maps that OpenStreetMap provides for development and testing. It is [not intended for end-user applications](https://operations.osmfoundation.org/policies/tiles/) like ours.

Using their service also means that [their usage](https://operations.osmfoundation.org/policies/tiles/) and [privacy policies](https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy) apply, as your request data is stored and used to generate [publicly available reports](https://planet.openstreetmap.org/tile_logs/). This differs from our services, which ensure [a high level of privacy](https://www.photoprism.app/privacy) and provide a better user experience with faster loading times.

[Learn more ›](../getting-started/faq.md#are-the-keys-for-using-interactive-world-maps-provided-free-of-charge)

## Media Library ##

??? question "What media file types are supported?"
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