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QField for Geological and Geophysical Surveys

Mobile GIS for geology mapping, sampling, and geophysical survey support—offline and precise.

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Map and sample with confidence

Collect structures, lithologies, and sample metadata with forms and photo evidence.

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What you can do

  • Geological mapping and structural data
  • Sampling and outcrop documentation
  • Geophysical station mapping and logs

Works with QGIS and QFieldCloud

Prepare projects in QGIS and synchronize work across teams via QFieldCloud.

Why this matters

  • Challenging terrain and no connectivity
  • Complex schemas and QA requirements
  • Traceability from field to lab

Trusted results

  • Adopted by research and exploration teams
  • High-accuracy GNSS and offline maps

FAQ

Do you support custom symbology and forms?
Yes. Configure in QGIS and use directly in QField.
Can we barcode sample IDs?
Yes. Scan or type IDs into forms for clean records.

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.