Convert.Guru

QGS Converter

Convert QGS files online for free


Drop or upload your .QGS file

How to convert your QGS file

  1. Click Select File above, and choose your QGS file.
  2. You'll see a preview.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.


Convert QGS to another file type

The converter easily converts your QGS file to various formats—free and online. No ArcGIS or extra software needed.

  • QGS to SHP
  • QGS to KML
  • QGS to KMZ
  • QGS to GPX
  • QGS to GEOJSON
  • QGS to TOPOJSON
  • QGS to TIF
  • QGS to TIFF
  • QGS to ECW
  • QGS to SID
  • QGS to IMG
  • QGS to DEM

Convert a file to QGS

The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the QGS file type—in the best quality.

  • LAZ to QGS
  • KMZ to QGS
  • DTM to QGS
  • CSV to QGS
  • DEM to QGS
  • PRJ to QGS
  • LAS to QGS
  • GPX to QGS
  • DSM to QGS
  • SHP to QGS
  • DBF to QGS
  • KML to QGS

About QGS files

QGS files are project files used by QGIS, a popular open-source Geographic Information System (GIS) application. These files store map layouts, layer properties, and spatial data references, making them crucial for geospatial analysis and cartography. However, QGS files pose challenges due to their proprietary nature and dependency on QGIS software for full accessibility.

While QGS files are great for creating detailed maps and spatial data visualizations, they are not universally compatible with other GIS software. To ensure broader accessibility and usability, converting QGS files to more common formats like PDF, JPEG, PNG, SVG, or even GIS-specific formats like Shapefile (.shp) and GeoJSON is often necessary.

Conversion can be challenging due to the complexity of GIS data and potential loss of metadata or styling. Software like QGIS itself can be used for conversion by exporting maps into different formats. For those preferring to work outside QGIS, software like GDAL (Geospatial Data Abstraction Library) is a powerful alternative, though it requires technical expertise.

Despite these tools, the conversion process can be tedious and requires a certain level of technical knowledge. This is where Convert.Guru proves invaluable. With its user-friendly interface, you can easily drag and drop your QGS files for conversion to any desired format, overcoming the typical hurdles associated with QGS files. Embrace the ease and reliability of Convert.Guru for all your file conversion needs, and make your GIS data more versatile and accessible to a broader audience.


The QGS Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.

When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.

Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best QGS converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.

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