[OSM-newbies] Using raster images in JOSM

[Bob Hawkins]

Currently, when I wish to plot data in JOSM using a raster image, I obtain an image file such as .tif or .jpg from the internet or by scanning, register it in an application, save it as a .shp file, use GPS Utility to save it as a .gpx file and open that in JOSM.  As I write it seems like a long-winded process, although it does not take very long to do.  What I am rather more concerned about is a possible shift in the position of the data, because I usually find I have to adjust it to match the underlying data layer.  I wondered if there was a way I might shorten that process by opening and registering the original image file in JOSM.  Even being able to open a .shp file might help.
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