How does an OS 50k Raster Tile compare to other OS raster maps?

The 1:50,000 scale map ("1:50,000") offers wider regional coverage than a 1:25,000-scale raster or 1:10,000 raster map. It highlights cycle routes and recreational facilities, which smaller scales may not capture. This high-quality map is supplied in versatile formats and is trusted by emergency services to pinpoint incident locations quickly.

How current is the OS 1:50,000 Raster Tile data, and how often is it updated?

The OS 1:50,000 raster tiles use data sourced directly from Ordnance Survey and are updated quarterly alongside the popular OS Landranger mapping series. This regular update ensures your raster tiles remain current, accurate, and detailed.

What does the OS licence for 1:50,000 Raster Tiles cover, and how many terminals can use it?

Each tile comes fully licensed by UK Map Centre. The provided licence covers Internal Business Use (IBU), allowing unlimited internal printing and export throughout your licence period. If you require additional or extended uses, such as external publication, commercial distribution, or web services, additional bolt-on licences are available through Ordnance Survey’s additional licensing options.

Ordnance Survey 1:50 000 Scale Raster Data - GeoTiff with a worldfile

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Ordnance Survey 1:50 000 Scale Raster Data - 20km x 20km Geo-referenced Tiles supplied in GeoTiff Format with a worldfile

OS 50k Raster Tiles - Overview

The OS 1:50,000 Raster Tiles are high-resolution GeoTIFF images derived from OS Landranger maps, each covering a 20 km × 20 km area. They provide fully georeferenced backdrop mapping, ideal for GIS workflows, environmental studies, and geographic visualisation.

Order 50k Raster Tiles with full database rights and official licensing to ensure your mapping meets professional standards. Fast digital delivery in 30 minutes.

What is an OS 50K Raster Tile?

OS 1:50,000 Scale Colour Raster provides detailed, up-to-date mapping of Great Britain in a GeoTIFF format. Each OS 50k Raster Tile includes more than roads and boundaries, showing important buildings, tourist and heritage attractions, cycle routes, and even nearby sports centres or nature reserves.

Key features of the 50K raster

Designed for use with GIS systems
Georeferencing file also supplied (World File)
Flat image for GIS backdrop mapping
Officially licenced and compliant for professional use
Source for OS 50k Landranger Maps
Unlimited outputting (e.g. PDFs) from GIS at any scale within the licence term, permitted for Internal Business Use (IBU)

When do I need an OS 50K Raster Map Tile?

OS 50k Raster Tiles are essential when you need contextual mapping that shows surroundings beyond boundary lines.

Common uses

Reviewing landmarks, heritage attractions, and nearby buildings
Assessing access via local transport links, paths, sports centres or local pubs
Analysing areas of public interest, including nature reserves or other environmental sites
Supporting emergency control centre staff to pinpoint incident locations
Providing a geo-referenced alternative to standard PDF Landranger maps, giving a high-quality map backdrop for GIS
Overlaying additional data onto a familiar 1:50,000 map style in raster format

Alternative Products:

As 1:50,000 Scale Colour Raster is aimed at professional business markets, its graphic specification can provide assistance with:

Environmental applications
Leisure applications
Construction
Engineering
Planning and licence applications for rural locations
Farm | estate | property management
Covering large Real estate

OS 50k Raster Sample

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Product:	Ordnance Survey - OS 50k GeoTiff Raster
Base Mapping	OS 50K Raster GeoTiff
Scale	1:50,000
Tile Size	20km x 20km
Coverage	Full Great Britain coverage (sorry this excludes Northern Ireland - see OSNI)
Format	GeoTiff - Georeferenced - Colour - with World File
Software Required	Geographic Information System (GIS) or a Graphics package (eg Photoshop)
Product Price	Pricing starts from: £26.52 + vat per tile (based on one terminal use) - each tile is 20km x 20km. The total price is based on the following factors: The number of tiles that you select \| How many terminals you plan to use the data on \| How many years you want to licence the data for Discounts are automatically built into the pricing to help smaller businesses or single users
Delivery Method	Digital delivery by email - Download or Transfer Link
Turnaround Time	Email: Target time of 30 mins (7 days a week 7am to 11pm) - Larger files may take longer to generate
Currency	Current - Latest available direct from Ordnance Survey
Samples	Click here to download sample \| Tiff + World File
Key Features	Flattened image \| Georeferenced \| No bounding info (eg grid) \| supplied with a world file (.tfw)
Uses	Designed for use with GIS software, allowing professionals to plot any point accurately within the tile and integrate it across all GIS Systems.
Number of Printouts	Unlimited outputs from GIS within the selected licence term and the licence number supplied should be stamped on outputs
Full OS Tiles	Smaller 50k Raster Data sections are available rather than the full tiles navigate by clicking here
Licence Term	Please go to the Licence tab below

Item	Permitted	Alternative Product / Notes
Digital submission to any online planning portal		Create as many outputs as required
Add basic content to this Product - e.g. outline a property in red for planning permission purposes.		Within a GIS setup
GIS Use		The georeferencing file is also supplied (world file)
Ready for CAD		Closest scale: 10k Vector Data for CAD \| link
Printing Extra Copies		Unlimited outputs or scales from your software within the licence term
Permit your Contractors to use the purchased Licensed Data		Contractor Form Below - Best Practice: Make sure you select the relevant number of users or terminals if using a contractor before purchase

Ordnance Survey 1:50 000 Scale Raster Data - GeoTiff with a worldfile

Available as GeoTIFF Tiles

Ordnance Survey 1:50 000 Scale Raster Data - 20km x 20km Geo-referenced Tiles supplied in GeoTiff Format with a worldfile

OS 50k Raster Tiles - Overview

What is an OS 50K Raster Tile?

Key features of the 50K raster

When do I need an OS 50K Raster Map Tile?

Common uses

As 1:50,000 Scale Colour Raster is aimed at professional business markets, its graphic specification can provide assistance with:

OS 50k Raster Sample

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