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QField for Cultural Heritage and Archaeology

Site surveys, excavations, and heritage inventories with mobile GIS and QGIS forms.

Document heritage with precision

Map sites, contexts, and finds with photos and standardized forms—offline capable.

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What you can do

  • Heritage inventories and condition surveys
  • Excavation context and finds recording
  • Monitoring and conservation activities

Integrated with QGIS and QFieldCloud

Prepare layers and forms in QGIS and sync via QFieldCloud to collaborate across teams.

Why this matters

  • Remote digs with limited connectivity
  • Need for standardized recording
  • Photo management and traceability

Trusted results

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

FAQ

Can we customize forms for contexts and finds?
Yes. Build forms in QGIS with domains, constraints, and defaults.
How do we manage media?
Capture photos in QField and keep them linked to features for clean documentation.

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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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.