File Extension Library


.QGIS File Extension

  • Developer by: Quantim GIS project team
  • Category: GIS, GPS navigation and map Files

What are .QGIS files and how to open them?

Can't open .QGIS file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .QGIS file.

What is a .QGIS file extension?

.QGIS file extension is created by Quantim GIS project team. .QGIS has been classified as GIS, GPS navigation and map Files.

.QGIS is Quantum GIS project

The qgis file extension is related to Quantum GIS open source geographic information system.

The qgis file contains project created in some previous version of Quantum GIS. The latest version of this program uses the QGS file extension instead.

.QGIS file format is deprecated and this file format is no longer supported.

Currently, .QGIS file type is not actively used and is obsolete. This usually happens with system files in older operating systems, files from long-discontinued software, or with previous versions of some file types (documents, projects, images, etc.) that were replaced in later versions of the original programs.


How to open:

Use Quantum GIS to open *.qgis files.

How to convert:

It seems Quantum GIS supports exports to several server based solutions.

How to fix problems with .QGIS files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .QGIS files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .QGIS file format
  2. You need to check the .QGIS file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)