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QField for Archaeology and Anthropology

Field surveys, contexts, and ethnographic mapping with offline mobile GIS and QGIS forms.

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Document cultural data with precision

Record sites, contexts, and observations with standardized forms and photo evidence.

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What you can do

  • Site surveys and contexts
  • Ethnographic mapping and interviews
  • Monitoring and conservation

Integrated with QGIS and QFieldCloud

Prepare projects in QGIS and collaborate across teams via QFieldCloud.

Why this matters

  • Remote field sites and offline needs
  • Standardization and traceability of records
  • Media management and linking

Trusted results

  • Used by research and heritage teams
  • Strong offline and GNSS support

FAQ

Can we tailor forms to our methodology?
Yes. Build custom forms with domains, constraints, and defaults in QGIS.
How do we manage permissions?
Use QFieldCloud roles to share securely and review updates.

About QField

QField is the leading professional fieldwork app used in enterprise settings for efficient geospatial data collection and management. As a Digital Public Good, QField not only excels in enterprise and professional applications but also contributes significantly to advancing at least six of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting a more sustainable and equitable future.

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QField is released under the GNU Public License (GPL) Version 2 or above. Developing QField under this license means that you can inspect and modify the source code and guarantees that you will always have access to a QGIS based field data collection app that is free of cost and can be freely modified.

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Credits

QField, QFieldCloud and QFieldSync are developped by OPENGIS.ch. OPENGIS.ch offers consulting, development, training and support for open-source software including QField, QGIS and PostGIS.