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Open Data user guides
If you’re getting stuck while trying to use Open Data, one of our guides may be helpful.
For beginners
If you’re new to Open Data, or even data more generally, it can be hard to tell if the data you’re looking at is the data you need. These guides show you where some of the most important information about each dataset lives, which should save you some time and headaches!
Open Data 101
Learn how to find the data you’re looking for and navigate each dataset’s about page and data dictionary.
Filtering and exporting data
Some datasets are made up of millions of rows. This guide shows you how to filter out the information you don’t need to make a more usable subset of the data.
For more advanced users
Once you’ve found the data you are after, it’s time to start using it. These guides offer tips and tricks for using large datasets.
API tips
This guide covers the basics of API access to our open datasets and shows you where you can find more information from our vendor.
Want to see how people use Open Data?
Our gallery highlights different projects and tools that were built using Open Data. You can read more about how they were made in case you are looking for inspiration for your own work.