Quantum GIS 1.8.0

QGIS is a cross-platform (Linux, Windows, Mac) open source Geographic Information system. The QGIS project offers different applications for your use cases:

• QGIS Desktop -  The classic QGIS desktop application offers many GIS functions for data viewing, editing, and analysis.


• QGIS Browser - A fast and easy data viewer for your local, network and online (WMS) data.


• QGIS Server - A standard-compliant WMS 1.3 server that can be easily configured using QGIS Desktop project files.


• QGIS Client - A web front-end for your web mapping needs based on OpenLayers and GeoExt.

Qgis Desktop The Major Features Include:

Mapping And Interactive Exploration Of Spatial Data. Tools Include:

• on-the-fly reprojection


• print composer 


• overview panel


• spatial bookmarks



identify/select features

• edit/view/search attributes



feature labeling

• vector diagram overlay


• advanced vector and raster symbology


• graticule layer


• map decorations like north arrow, scale bar and copyright label

Create, Edit And Export Spatial Data Using:

digitizing tools for vector features

• field and raster calculator


• the georeferencer plugin


• GPS tools to import and export GPX format, convert other GPS formats to GPX, or down/upload directly to a GPS unit

Perform Spatial Analysis, Including:

• map algebra


• terrain analysis


• hydrologic modeling


• network analysis


• and many others