Download QGIS Software

QGIS is a free and open-source desktop GIS software used to create, edit, visualize, analyze, and publish geospatial information on Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and mobile devices.

How to Download

1. Visit QGIS.org .
2. Select Download Now.
3. Select your desired platform.

Tips

• If you have the option between many installer packages, choose Standalone Long Term Release.
• To learn your way around the QGIS interface, you can check out these resources:
  • Understanding the QGIS Interface
  • QGIS Documentation

Installation Troubleshooting on Mac

• If you get an error message that Apple can’t check the app for malicious software, instead of double-clicking the icon to open the program, instead try right-clicking, and select Open.
• You should only have to do this the first time you open the software. This message is popping up because the app is not available through the app store; it is developed through the open-source GIS community.