3.4.7 - Ebo Safe to install
Seamless Mobile GIS with QField for QGIS
QField for QGIS offers a robust solution for field data collection with an intuitive interface and strong integration with QGIS, making it an essential tool for professionals.
QField is a powerful tool designed to streamline GIS fieldwork and facilitate efficient data exchange between the field and the office. It was awarded the prestigious Best of Swiss Apps Award 2022 in the enterprise category.
Based on the highly regarded QGIS open-source project, QField empowers users with fully configured projects that can be easily accessed in the field. It offers customizable feature forms, map themes, print layouts, and more, bringing the capabilities of QGIS to your fingertips.
QField leverages open source libraries such as gdal, SQLite, and PostGIS, enabling seamless reading, display, and editing of various spatial vector and raster datasets. Users can effortlessly view and modify datasets regardless of whether they are downloaded onto their device, shared via email, or transferred using a USB cable.
The supported formats include:
- QGIS project files (.qgs, .qgz, as well as geopackage-embedded projects)
- SQLite-based geopackage and spatialite databases
- GeoJSON, KML, GPX, and shapefile vector datasets
- GeoTIFF, GeoPDF, WEBP, and JPEG2000 raster datasets
If you require additional functionalities not currently available in QField, OPENGIS.ch is ready to assist you with implementing new features. Feel free to contact us at https://www.opengis.ch/contact/.
Permissions
QField may request location permission to display a marker overlay of your device's location on spatial projects and datasets. Additionally, it can utilize location details such as latitude, longitude, elevation, and accuracy when entering data.
Notes
If you encounter any bugs, please report them by filing an issue at https://qfield.org/issues.
Overview
QField for QGIS is a Freeware software in the category System Utilities developed by OPENGIS.ch.
The latest version of QField for QGIS is 3.4.7 - Ebo, released on 12/26/2024. It was initially added to our database on 12/28/2023.
QField for QGIS runs on the following operating systems: Android/iOS.
Users of QField for QGIS gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Lightweight and mobile-friendly application for field data collection.
- Seamless integration with QGIS, allowing users to easily sync their projects.
- Offline capability enables users to collect data in remote areas without internet access.
- Supports various data formats and can work with vector and raster data.
- User-friendly interface designed for efficient data entry on mobile devices.
- Allows for custom forms and symbology, which enhances data collection efficiency.
Cons
- Limited advanced analysis features compared to the desktop version of QGIS.
- Some users may find the setup process complicated, especially for beginners.
- Performance may be slower on older or less powerful mobile devices.
- Dependence on a stable version of QGIS; updates in QGIS may lead to compatibility issues.
- Field workers may require training to efficiently use all features and functionalities.
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