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Copernicus DEM 30m

Copernicus DEM 30m is a strong global baseline when you want a free terrain raster with broad coverage and a well-known data lineage.

Format GeoTIFF / COG
Coverage Global
Resolution 30m
License Free open access
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Format

GeoTIFF / COG

Geometry

Raster DEM

Coverage

Global

Resolution

30m

About this dataset

A widely used global 30m elevation source available through public cloud and official Copernicus access paths.

Download Copernicus DEM 30m data for global terrain analysis, raster styling, and GIS workflows that need a clear public source.

Regional terrain basemaps DEM mosaics 3D terrain context

How to download

  1. 1 Open the AWS Open Data registry page for Copernicus DEM.
  2. 2 Locate the 30m bucket or tile naming pattern that matches your region.
  3. 3 Download the needed GeoTIFF or COG tiles without signing requests when using the public bucket.
  4. 4 Merge, inspect, or visualize the terrain locally after download.

FAQ

Is Copernicus DEM 30m free to download?

Yes. Public access paths exist through the AWS Open Data registry and official Copernicus access channels.

What format should I expect from Copernicus DEM?

The common delivery formats are GeoTIFF and cloud-optimized variants suitable for raster processing pipelines.