1  Introduction

QGIS (formally known as Quantum GIS) is a full-features open source GIS software. It is the GIS tool used in this course.

This section provides you with step-by-step guide on how to download and install QGIS in your window-based computer (i.e. desktop or laptop).

1.1 Downloading QGIS installer

  • Launch the web browser.

  • In the address bar at the top of the window, enter http://qgis.org/ and press Enter.

The website should look something like this:

  • Click on Download Now button.

Your screen should look similar to the figure below.

  • Click on QGIS Standalone Installer Version 3.26

After a few seconds (depend on your network speed), a pop-up window appears.

  • Click on the Save File button.

Be patient, the downloading will take a few minutes depend on the speed of your internet.

1.2 Installing QGIS

In this section, you will learn how to install QGIS into your computer.

  • Find the QGIS installer on your computer, right-click and select Install from the context menu to launch the setup.

  • Click on the Yes button when Windows prompt you with the dialog “Do you want to allow this app to make change to your device?”

After a few second, the Setup Wizard dialog window appears.

  • Click on the Next button.

The End-User License Agreement dialog window appears.

  • Click on the checkbox in front of I accept the terms in the License Agreement button.

  • Then, click on Next button.

The Destination Folder dialog window appears.

  • Ensure that the Destination Folder is at C:\Program Files\QGIS 3.26.1\

  • Keep both checkboxes selected.

  • Click on the Next button.

The Ready to install QGIS 3.26.1 ‘Buenos Aires’ dialog window appears.

  • Click on Install button to start the installation process.

QGIS will begin to install. It may take a few minutes to install so be patient.

When the installation is completed, a Setup Wizard window look similar to the screenshot below appears.

  • Click on Finish button.

Congratulations! You have installed QGIS successfully!