shapefile - Is there a way to download and edit an OSM file in QGIS?

I am working with OSM maps in QGIS. I am looking for a way to extract a shapefile of roads, or buildings, from OSM so I will be able to edit them.

Answer

I have been looking into this topic and have found an OSM plugin that enables you to download this kind of data directly into QGIS.

This plugin is called InaSAFE

After you download this plugin go to the download icon in the toolbar

Click it and choose what kind of layer you need

Once you click the "Drag on map" button all you have to do is to choose your area of interest

Now you will have an OSM Shapefile that can be edit in a limited manner

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If you like to have more editing options you need to save these layers

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If you choose to do so you will have an Shapefile with the OSM data

This layer can be edit like any regular Shapefile, so you can add or erase data what is impossible unless you save the OSM file.