What is MapWindow GIS?

Introducing MapWindow GIS

MapWindow GIS is an open-source Geographic Information System (GIS) application designed to provide users with a comprehensive set of tools for data analysis, manipulation, and visualization of geospatial data. Whether you are a novice user or an experienced GIS professional, MapWindow GIS offers a user-friendly interface and powerful features to meet your spatial data needs.

Key Features:

• Support for data analysis, manipulation, and viewing options


• Mapping program, GIS modeling system, and GIS programming interface


• Clean and intuitive layout for easy navigation


• Help manual for detailed program capabilities


• Project-based data storage with import/export options


• Extensive plugin support for enhanced functionality


• Import data from various file formats


• Export maps to popular image formats


• Layer management tools for working with different data formats


• Bookmark manager for saving and exporting views

Advanced Tools:

• View attributes of shapes in target layers


• Measure tool for displaying shape perimeter and area


• Add labels and save symbology


• Activate attribute tables for shape definitions


• Create and edit shapefiles with Shapefile Editor plugin


• Geoprocessing utilities for raster operations


• Projection functions and polygon area calculations


• Dissolve shapes by attribute and perform clipping operations


• Vector overlays for intersection and union operations

MapWindow GIS is a reliable spatial data viewer that can be easily customized and extended through various plugins. With its rich feature set and intuitive interface, MapWindow GIS is the perfect solution for professionals and enthusiasts looking to work with geospatial data.

How Download Works

Go to the Softpas website, press the 'Downloads' button, and pick the app you want to download and install—easy and fast!