QGIS tutorial Archives

Screenshot showing how to import an Esri layer package into QGIS from Finder.

How to Import an Esri Layer Package in QGIS

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey

While QGIS cannot directly read an Esri layer package, there is a simple technique to unpack the file and import it into this GIS software.

Self-Guided QGIS Courses

October 9, 2020August 21, 2020 by Caitlin Dempsey

These six QGIS courses are available for free self-guided learning.

How to Add Leader Lines to Labels in QGIS 3.10

January 30, 2020January 30, 2020 by Caitlin Dempsey

The release of QGIS version 3.10 brought with it the native capability to add leader lines to labels.

How to Change the Projection of a Shapefile Using QGIS

July 19, 2019July 13, 2019 by Caitlin Dempsey

If you know the starting coordinate system or projection of your shapefile, you can quickly export the data into another coordinate or projections system using QGIS.

How to Change the Label Language When Using Natural Earth’s Quick Start QGIS Files

July 14, 2019November 5, 2018 by Caitlin Dempsey

One quirk with the version 3 of the Natural Earth quick start kit .qgs file is that when you load it in to a session of QGIS, it can display labels in a language you weren’t expecting.

How to Get the Map View in QGIS to Resize Properly on a Mac

October 16, 2018 by Caitlin Dempsey

One Mac OS specific bug is the map view canvas doesn’t fill the available space in QGIS 3.x versions. Learn how to fix this.

Introduction to QGIS Python Programming

July 7, 2021June 28, 2018 by Caitlin Dempsey

Anita Graser has started a tutorial series aimed at teaching users with no programming background how to get started with using Python in QGIS (PyQGIS).