QField blog

QField for Academic Field Studies

What you can do Field mapping exercises and labs Research data collection and QA Group collaboration and feedback Integrated with QGIS and QFieldCloud Build projects in QGIS and keep cohorts aligned via QFieldCloud.

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QField for Agriculture and Precision Farming

Field data for precision agriculture Collect observations, pests, nutrient deficiencies, and treatment records. Use standardized forms to maintain quality. Typical workflows Crop scouting and disease monitoring Soil sampling and fertility mapping Treatment records and compliance Integrated with QGIS and QFieldCloud Build data models in QGIS and collaborate with QFieldCloud for timely decisions.

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QField for Archaeology and Anthropology

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.

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QField for Architecture and Site Supervision

Architecture fieldwork made simple Use QField to check design intent, record deviations, and manage approvals. Forms and constraints mirror your QGIS model to keep data consistent. Key benefits Offline access to drawings and maps Photo and note capture linked to features Efficient supervision reports from synced data Works with QGIS and QFieldCloud Prepare layers and forms in QGIS, then sync changes through QFieldCloud. Everyone sees the latest updates without email or USB handover.

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QField for Cadastral and Land Registry

Cadastral fieldwork Boundary verification and evidence collection Parcel attribute checks and updates Photo documentation and audit trail Works with QGIS and QFieldCloud Design forms in QGIS and sync via QFieldCloud to keep registry data accurate and traceable.

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QField for Carbon Stock and Sequestration Studies

What you can do Biomass plot mapping and measurements QA with photo evidence Sync and collaborate with QFieldCloud

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QField for Citizen Science and Participatory Mapping

What you can do Community mapping and local surveys Environmental observations and reporting Collaborative data projects with oversight Works with QGIS and QFieldCloud Set up data models in QGIS and coordinate contributors via QFieldCloud.

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QField for Civil Protection and Risk Assessment

What you can do Hazard and risk mapping Critical asset and infrastructure checks Emergency planning and drills Works with QGIS and QFieldCloud Keep risk data current and collaborative with a unified workflow.

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QField for Climate Change Research

What you can do Site mapping and variable recording Photo documentation and annotations Sync to QFieldCloud for collaboration

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QField for Community Mapping and Local Governance

What you can do Community issue mapping Service access and planning Participatory planning and reporting Integrated with QGIS and QFieldCloud Design projects in QGIS and collaborate securely via QFieldCloud.

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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.