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Global MapperIf you are serious about making maps, then you need Global Mapper. Why? Because Global Mapper is an easy-to-use and powerful mapping program that has an amazing ability to display, convert, edit and print the most image, elevation and vector datasets.

Global Mapper also includes the ability to access and directly download the entire TerraServer-USA database of USGS satellite imagery and topographic maps free-of-charge as well as the ability to easily access WMS data sources, including built-in access to elevation data and color imagery for the entire world. Do you want to view elevation data in true 3D? Would you like to do that with any loaded raster imagery and vector data draped on top of it? Then you need Global Mapper!

Features

Global Mapper has built in functionality for:

  • distance and area calculations
  • raster blending
  • raster feathering
  • spectral analysis and contrast adjustment
  • elevation querying
  • line of sight calculations
  • cut-and-fill volume calculations
  • image rectification
  • contour generation from surface data
  • view shed analysis (including Fresnel) from surface data
  • triangulation and gridding of 3D point data.
  • Repetitive tasks can be accomplished using the built in scripting language or comprehensive batch conversion functionality.

File Types

Global Mapper supports viewing of dozens of the most common data formats:

  • GeoPDF
  • DLG-O
  • DRG
  • DOQ
  • DEM
  • DGN
  • DTED
  • DWG
  • DXF
  • SDTS DLG
  • SDTS DEM
  • ECW
  • MrSID
  • ESRI Shapefiles
  • E00
  • JPEG2000
  • CADRG/CIB
  • GeoTIFF
  • KML/KMZ
  • Lidar LAS
  • Arc Grid
  • Tiger/Line

And many, many more!

Exporting

You can export both vector, raster, and elevation data to a variety of formats (see below). You can merge any combination of data sets, regardless of source scale, type, and projection. You can also breakup your data into a regularly spaced grid on export if you’d like as well. Get more details about formats!

Raster

USGS Digital Raster Graphic (DRG)

USGS Digital Orthophoto Quads (DOQ)

USGS Digital Orthophoto Quads (DOQ), GeoTIFF Format

USGS Digital Orthophoto Quads (DOQ), JPG w/ Native Header Format

JPEG Image with World File

PNG Image with World File

ERMapper Compressed Wavelet (ECW) Format

ERDAS Imagine Image Format

BIL/BSQ/BIP Imagery

ASTER DEM and L1A/L1B Imagery and MODIS imagery

ADRG Files

ASRP (Arc Standard Raster Product) and USRP Files

CADRG and CIB Files

JPEG2000 Files

Erdas GIS/LAN Files

GIF Files

Intergraph COT Format

and many more…

Vector

USGS Digital Line Graph, Optional Format (DLG-O)

USGS Digital Line Graph, Spatial Data Transfer Standard Format (DLG/SDTS)

USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)

NOAA DSDATA Geodetic Control, SDTS Format

AutoCAD DXF

ESRI Shapefiles

Arc/Info Export Format (E00)

MapInfo MIF/MID and TAB/MAP Formats

MicroStation DGN Format

and many more…

Elevation

Arc ASCII Grid format

BIL format

BT (Binary Terrain) format

DTED format

DXF (3D-point, 3D-mesh, and 3D-face) formats

Erdas Imagine format

Float/Grid file format

Geosoft Grid format

GeoTIFF DEM format

Gravsoft Grid format

Idrisi format

Leveller Heightfield format

Lidar LAS format

MapMaker Terrain file format

Optimi Terrain file format

PGM Grayscale Grid file format

PLS CADD XYZ Grid file format

RockWorks Grid format

STL format

Surfer Grid (ASCII and binary) formats

Terragen Terrain file format

USGS DEM format

VRML format

XYZ ASCII Grid format

Zmap Plus Grid format

Download & Purchase


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  • File Support

    Global Mapper supports viewing of dozens of the most common data formats GeoPDF®, DLG, DRG, DOQ, DEM, DGN, DTED, DWG and many more. Click here to see the entire list of supported file types.

  • Built In Data Sources

    Provides direct access to DigitalGlobe high resolution color imagery and OpenStreetMap.org detailed street maps for the entire world from within the application!

  • Easy Access to WMS servers

    Direct access to WMS data sources, including free built-in access to 30-m NED database, 3-arc second world SRTM and Landsat imagery within the application!

  • The swiss army knife for GIS

    Global Mapper includes powerful data manipulation and translation tools at significant performance increases over other “traditional” methods, and at a very low cost! Review some of the tools

  • GeoPDF® Support

    You can import GeoPDF® files and export any collection of loaded data to new Geo-enabled PDF files, making your data accessible to any user without requiring them to have any mapping knowledge.

  • Image Rectification Support

    You can graphically georeference any JPG, TIFF, or PNG and save the results to a new fully georeferenced image. Vector data can also have a rectification process.

  • Contour Generation

    You can create contours for any combination of elevation data. You can also specify the contour interval to use. The generated contour data can then be exported to any of the supported vector export formats

  • GPS Support

    You can track a compatible GPS device connected to your computer's serial port or USB port in real-time over any loaded data. In addition, you can mark waypoints at the current GPS location and record a tracklog of where your GPS device has been.

heartTestimonials

I am extremely impressed with your software. This is the most powerful user friendly software I have seen for the money. The continual updates released over the past few months tell me that you are working hard to make this the best product on the market -- GREAT JOB!!- Eric J. Redeker
You folks are fantastic! I’ve been doing GIS for 17 years and this is the most valuable and much-needed program I’ve used in years. Believe me, I’ve lived through the years of frustration over not being able to do this with conventional tools... THANK YOU !! - GIS Consultant
It is fantastic application with beautiful interface. I enjoy using it, and recommend it to anybody who has his own business- Ron Radzieta
I work for a small engineering firm and operate as a one man GIS department. Your product is completely changing the way that I create maps. Before I did not have the flexibility to modify many of the datasets that we use. Thank you for a well designed product.- Andrew Stroud
Global Mapper is super easy to use with so many great features! I’m not a GIS expert but frequently need to work with topo maps, DEMs, and ortho-images. GlobalMapper does everything I ever need to do. Keep up the excellent work.- Mark Kuhl
Amazing! I own a lot of software and have produced software in the past, but I have never come across anyone who upgrades as often as you do. Well done. This is like the wonderful early days of personal computers, before the marketing men got a choke-hold on the industry. I love your software and I respect your passion to make it the best reader around.- Ken Butti
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