From QGIS to the Web: How to Publish and Share GIS Maps Easily
Sending someone a GIS file only works if they have the right software and matching project files, which makes sharing maps outside a team pretty painful. Platforms like MAPOG fix this through a plugin that turns QGIS projects into interactive web maps anyone can open in a browser.
Why It's Needed
A QGIS project is great for analysis, but it wasn't built for people outside the software to view it easily. Recipients would need the same files and the same program installed just to see the map. Converting the project into a web map removes that barrier while keeping the original styling intact.
How It Works
Work starts inside QGIS as usual, adding layers, organizing them, and running the needed analysis. Once the plugin is installed and signed in, the chosen layers can be uploaded to a new or existing online map, and a shareable link is ready right after. From there, the map can be reopened to confirm everything transferred correctly, and access can be set by inviting specific members with roles or by switching the whole thing public and sharing it via link or website embed.
Who Uses This
Urban planners publish zoning maps and infrastructure projects for public review, utility companies keep field teams updated with the latest asset maps from anywhere, and real estate agencies showcase project sites and nearby amenities so buyers can explore on their own.
Final Thought
What used to mean emailing bulky files now happens in a few clicks. Platforms like MAPOG let teams take layers straight from QGIS, publish them as interactive maps, and share them widely through a simple link or embed code.
