Editing with transparent windows

For editing purposes it can be useful to overlap other windows with map content. It can be done for every window making that window transparent. In many cases using a background imagery option of your editor may be more useful, though.

Make a window transparent on Windows

  • Glass2k (free) [do not work with java applications like JOSM]
  • AlphaXp Lite (free) [works with JOSM]
  • See Through Windows (free) [works on Win7 and with JOSM]

Make a window transparent on Linux

  • See your window manager's documentation

Make a window transparent on Mac

  • Afloat (free; BSD-style license) [does not work with JOSM, but could be used on Chrom(e/ium) and Safari with iD/Potlatch.]
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