United StatesMergin Maps is a field data collection tool built on the free and open-source QGIS which allows you to collect, store and synchronise your data with your team. It removes the pain of writing down paper notes, georeferencing photos and transcribing GPS coordinates. With Mergin Maps, you can get your QGIS projects into the mobile app, collect data and synchronise it back on the server.
Setting up your project with Mergin Maps only takes a few minutes. First, create your survey project in QGIS, then connect it to Mergin Maps with a plugin and synchronise it with the mobile app to start collecting in the field.
The data you capture in the field survey is shown on a map and can be exported to a wide variety of formats including CSV, Microsoft Excel, ESRI Shapefile, Mapinfo, GeoPackage, PostGIS, AutoCAD DXF, and KML.
Mergin Maps allows you to do live position tracking, fill out survey forms and capture and edit points, lines or polygons. You can also connect external GPS/GNSS devices via Bluetooth for high-precision surveying. Map layers look the same as in QGIS desktop so you can set your layer symbology how you want it on the desktop and it will appear that way on your mobile device.
Mergin Maps supports offline field data capture for situations where a data connection is unavailable. It can be configured to use either offline or web-based background maps and contextual layers.
Perks of the Mergin Maps sync system:
- No need for cables to get your data on/off your device
- Share projects with others for collaborative working, even offline
- Updates from different surveyors are intelligently merged
- Push data back from the field in real time
- Version history and cloud-based backup
- Fine-grained access control
- Record metadata such as EXIF, GPS and external GNSS device information
- Sync with your PostGIS datasets and external media storage such as S3 and MinIO
Supported field types for forms are:
- Text (single or multi-line)
- Numeric (plain, with +/- buttons or with slider)
- Date / time (with calendar picker)
- Photo
- Checkbox (yes/no values)
- Drop-down with predefined values
- Drop-down with values from another table
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A superb mapping and survey app. So easy to use and so functional.
Beautifully made, working everytime i use it. I have been using my own server, everything goes well. Keep it up.
I like working with Margin Maps. It is straight forward, user friendly and consume lesser data on synch.
Its a great app but I am not able to find the Mergin Maps plugin in qgis so unable to make any use of collected data. I am using QGis 3.0.2
I have nothing but good things to say about Mergin. I am using it for a large number of projects and it is working extremely well. It is simple, easy and it really delivers. It has been an absolute lifesaver for collecting data out in the field especially with its offline capabilities. I have also had great experience with their support as they return emails very quickly providing detailed information on possible solutions to any small problems I have had.
Easy to use, and lots of useful features.
- Fix download of files >= 2GB
- Download data in parallel during sync
- Show outdated server version dialogue
- Added changelog
- Add support for pg_service.conf file
- Upgrade to Qt 6.6.0
- Fix of QR code
- Add mergin_user_email as new global variable
- Fix storing Z and M values when tracking
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