QGIS 3 for Absolute Beginners

[@AuroraBoBora]

I took an "upper level" college class on ArcGIS, and honest to gosh, this video taught me more about QGIS than I ever learnt in that class

[@geologygis3599]

Qgis is more powerful

[@RomanKuzmic]

absolutely agree. I have studied GIS in Prague for two years and i was convinced that arcgis is a master tool of the gods (because students there used to make all projects in arcgis). But i like qgis because of its flexibility, you can customize everything! opensource products are always more flexible for users' needs

[@mattygibson3899]

This video starts off very well. He is slow and careful, describing each step and giving context. As described, by the middle of the video his approach changes and he uses sped-up video. He only infrequently describes where he is going to locate and interface with parts of the program, requiring the user to stop repeatedly to see what he clicked on to bring up one of the many, many (many many) interface boxes. I had to repeat sections over and over again, as I moved from video to program to copy actions and find where I was supposed to be. That said, this is a solid teaching tool and I will try his other tutorials. Thanks Klas Karlsson

[@israelboyd6883]

The old compliment sandwich. Not bad considering he has done this out of the benefit of a wide range of people, for free, and likely in his own time. I'm not sure how much this would cost me if I was going to pay, but I would, considering the standard and engagement he builds as a teacher.

[@spilth]

I've been using QGIS on and off over the years and this video was full of tidbits I did not know. Well done!

[@tylergubala7355]

Can I just say wow. This is an amazing resource. Thank you for what is the best introduction to QGIS I have seen! I would LOVE a video on symbology and advanced annotation features you hint at around 25:00. This will take my fantasy tabletop RPG map making to another level!

[@Sea_Lefebvre5191]

New to GIS and QGIS in general. This tutorial is absolutely amazing.

[@jngoah3569]

May God bless you for this comprehensive tutorials. You are a help to many

[@stevehorton2003]

Thanks for the great video. I used to use ArcGIS at work before retiring a couple of years ago. Felt like creating some maps to support my personal interest in railroad history. Downloaded QGIS but felt overwhelmed learning a different GIS program on my own (as well as recalling the basics of GIS after 2 years of inactivity). This video really helped to bring me back up to speed quickly. I'm sure I'll refer to it often.

[@eldelacajita]

Very clear and quick introduction, thank you! This finally got me started in Qgis.

[@rohanhamer8429]

Perfect video for me as I’ve just started with QGIS. Please keep them coming.

[@GISEXPLORER]

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[@mokujin29]

What do you use it for ?

[@miss_B_]

@@mokujin29 i have many questions to what lead you to write that

[@raysykes169]

Been looking for how-to videos all day. This has been the easiest one to follow.

[@keshav3479]

Holy crap this is such a good video. I'm doing an online course but the lecturer uses arcGIS and I'd rather not shell out an absurd amount of money to buy it so I've been using QGIS. It's confusing as hell but thanks to you I have a much better understanding now!

[@ousmanealamakaba3135]

I congratulate you on your amazing explanation which makes me happy and understand. It is a great pleasure for me to be one of your students on your youtube channel which I have been following QGIS for beginner. you are the best

[@knispler666]

I really like the video, the information pacing and the calm voice. Very good first introduction!

[@poggs]

This is an excellent tutorial. I've been using QGIS for several years and still learned a lot!

[@shoaibmushtsq7812]

i need some help about QGIS could you help me out with it , as i have just started using this software i need to know something if you could help please let me know [e-mail] if you can help just email me here or reply me thanks

[@aldanesh2680]

I used to work with ArcGIS but it sucks so I just started to learn QGIS and your videos are very helpful. Thanks a lot.

[@TinaSotis]

Would you make a "Part 2" video of this tutorial to get us past the very basics? I got so much from this beginning version, but I'd love to learn more and I really like your teaching style! Thank you so much for your hard work and generosity!

[@msheaver]

I am teaching myself PostGIS right now, and I am amazed at how much you helped me to get a much better understanding of all the different parts (attributes, polygons, etc.) that it deals with! As an unexpected bonus, it game me a great primer for working with GIS tools! I am also blown away by how many of the concepts in Blender apply here, but then again, that should come as no surprise! Many, many thanks!

[@miss_B_]

Just landed on QGIS with zero knowledge. That you so much sir, this helped me soooooo much

[@jesustobar]

Thank you very much. For far it's the best channel for QGIS.

[@StigDHelmer]

Thanks for this! Everything seems so much more manageable now coming at this with zero GIS experience.

[@mercylagrange8019]

Brilliant tutorial!! Many Thanks- giving me a massive head-start in QGIS! No other tutorials as good as yours out there! Thanks again!

[@SamVekemans]

This was a great introduction to QGIS. thanks! I've already watched a few other intro videos, so it's great to see the same options selected and a different explanation for it.

[@EnshroudedLad]

0:14 Intro (theory on GIS) 2:30 QGIS tool structure 3:31 Getting started 4:31 Coordinate referencing 6:45 Adding data (The resource tree) 8:27 Saving your project 9:27 Creating custom layers (Vector Layers) 12:31 Making a layer permanent 13:29 Styling a layer 15:07 Creating labels 15:53 Storing additional information about a layer 18:11 Dealing with changes to the project 19:11 Saving the layer style with layer data 20:00 Advanced styling 21:52 Creating geo-package layer 24:39 Styling a geo package layer 25:51 Adding points to your project 27:46 Adding keys, scales and legends to your project 31:20 Conclusion and key advice

[@nickdonohue4749]

Klas, thank-you very much. This was a great introduction and really helpful for me (transitioning to QGIS from previous experience of ArcMap).

[@farehfouzia6544]

you were great in explaining effectively what a beginner needs to know

[@florafranciskannampallil9852]

Thank you for presenting the basics in such a well- explained and comprehensive video. Your tips were extra helpful!

[@sonyse2t5]

The best teaching for beginners on KZbin 👍

[@moayadnajjar4847]

I’m really amazed, kinda speechless actually ! Long story short line; I am a MacOS person that have been using ArcGIS (On a bootcamp Windows) for 3 years at least, and uggh never liked the software, as a graphics enthusiast never felt user-friendly or appealing it feels so old-fashioned and complicated, nevertheless QGis is the opposite! Your tutorial made me download QGis in the very few instance! So excited to dig it a bit deeper ! Ps: it’s enough it has the OPACITY option gushhh 😭!

[@cuteboy22]

Thank you for making this video! Explained so simply. I was never able to understand how to work on GIS software, but now i do!

[@skyiscalling4801]

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[@gameliashiagbor5965]

Phenomenal presentation. This is my first time using qgis and I love it

[@benthatcher1772]

This is a fantastic introduction. Thank you very much from London with a Coffee.

[@edgardoangpalasan1058]

Thank you very much Klas Karlson. Indeed, your video helps me a lot to understand the basic application of QGIS features. I am very grateful to you. I will be searching more of your videos to learn more about QGIS applications. God bless!

[@maramunoz1]

this video is gold for me...thanks thanks thanks thanks from the bottom of my hear...

[@jimbo-dev]

This way of teaching is way more effective than my university has sometimes

[@takshashila2995]

I am from the future and this video helped me a lot, thanks!

[@bencolton2893]

Super efficient delivery. Love it

[@jordanem8903]

Really great video, it was so clear and consise and really helped me to progress on something I have been attempting to use for years!

[@offydannerson8049]

The content is very nice, but what's even more important is that you are very talented in explaining things in a video. To me, this is also a tutorial on how to make tutorials

[@alyahyai]

This was excellent introduction to QGIS, thank you Klas Karlsson

[@erraismohamed1636]

God bless you man !! Thank you for sharing the knowledge ... Ur the best :D

[@QiangLi827]

Awesome, man! What you taught is clear and amazing, thank you!

[@bernsbuenaobra473]

Great help for me to get refreshed everytime the quickest way possible! I hope you also do SWAT+ in the near future. My sincere thanks for this well made tutorials

[@rowland1061]

Fantastic, Klas. Time very well spent.

[@greatmac4865]

Have just started watching this video Nd already liked it.. comment section gives a vibe it's like worthy

[@SMSabriIsmail]

TQ. I like the video. At the very least it taught me how pan by half clicking the mouse scroll button. I did know about zooming using the mouse scroll button. And found temporary pan and arrow keys panning.

[@miguelangelguzmancojulun5645]

Thank you very much. I'm from Guatemala. Happy good night.

[@getfanmedia]

You are the best at what you do.

[@RobertStanfordCambridgeUK]

Thank you so much, this is a great introduction!

[@zandanshah]

Thank you for a job well done. Keep producing more content.

[@honeypunch45]

Thank you for this!! It helped us so much to gain a basic understanding on QGIS!

[@kfburak]

Very very nice video, clear manner of telling, thank you...

[@Danaitgmeskel]

thank you dear it was my first time but it was super helpful ..keep it up!

[@rondaniel2234]

An excellent introduction to getting started in QGIS and by default, GIS in general. it is easy to stop and rewind the video during the later sections where the author speeds up the video. I believe it is also possible to slow down KZbin videos.

[@deathlessmile]

Excellent beginner tutorial! Really helps!!!

[@adrielmartins5649]

Thanks! Very helpful! Keep up the good work. God bless!

[@Wayclarke]

Thank you for this. Great video and I've become a subscriber so I can use all your educational content to teach myself GIS while I'm waiting for my yrkesutbildning to start in nine months.

[@voterthatreads158]

Truly outstanding video, sir. Thank you.

[@MrSacky73]

Really glad you did this video. The other videos are for persons already adept at QGIS

[@BaronSpartan]

Here is my subscription to the channel good man. Thanks for this content.

[@tambalutgeo8392]

Thank you for sharing this video! I am using ArcGIS and Global Mapper but I found this is useful to understand the GIS software 😊👍

[@aryolejandro]

For those who can't finish their polygon layer by right-clicking. Please move your "temporary land layer" on the top of your "world map layer"

[@josh298-]

And don't forget to turn on the checkbox!

[@jochemmaat7405]

Thank you so much!! My world is now covered in weird shapes (-:

[@softwerksaol]

I recommend this video for beginners.

[@GreenDayFanMT]

Such a great and informative video. Thank you very much.

[@JaviyPilar]

Thank you for this video. It was useful for me except the last third about creating an island. Anyway it's a good job. Thanks

[@denysradchenko9098]

Thank you from Ukraine!

[@gabomata15]

Thank you! Finally I understood the attribute tables and to use the labels

[@uigigvex2]

Hello! I seem to be using a newer version than you, and under layer styling (15:25 in your video) you point out how to label islands with the label with box. In my version, I only see a “value” box where the “label with” box normally is, and it acts differently from your box. It displays numbers on my islands, but then does not let me put text there instead. Any tips?

[@KlasKarlsson]

Are you sure? I can edit the contents in my "Value" drop-down (QGIS 3.20).

[@anggapranata9619]

Same with me

[@anggapranata9619]

@@KlasKarlsson yes, i can also. It allows me to type text, but it doesn't display in the map

[@despoinaathanasaki6538]

Fantastic job!!! Thanks for the help, Mr. Karlsson!

[@17Greco17]

Subscribed. This is excellent. Thank you very much for posting.

[@noobsaibot5441]

Nice explanation and useful for learners. Thank you very much.

[@ethiobestyoutube1370]

thanks guise for your talents &experience in GiS

[@zteaxon7787]

To be able to grab the vertex at 12:00 you also need to right click when hovering over the polygon to be able to edit the vertex!

[@zteaxon7787]

Also it is click vertex then click again and drag.

[@KlasKarlsson]

@@zteaxon7787 I think you have some odd settings in your setup. The default method and the way it works on my systems, doesn't require right click or extra clicks to drag vertices. If possible, try on another system to verify the method. If you still have this experience when editing, you may have a bug in your installation that could be reported to qgis.org on GitHub.

[@WHWrooolz]

at 11:30, when I right click, my polygon layer doesn't fill in, it just disappears. any suggestions on what I'm doing wrong?

[@fp-ko7vg]

Same here

[@Marie-io7xx]

Love my first digital treasure map!

[@False-Cobra]

Excellent work thank you. I would really appreciate a tutorial on Qfield and creating a template for a project

[@emmanuelabebresse3817]

Appreciate this video. helped me a lot. God bless you.

[@lindsaywilliams4888]

Thank you for posting the tutorial :-)

[@intensitysteve6469]

Thank you for sharing knowledge for absolute beginners:)

[@EarthAnalytics]

Is anyone else having trouble getting the labels to show up? I did everything right until that point but the labels aren't showing up on my map!

[@yevgenyhecht9592]

I have the same issue - when I type label name in the field, it doesn't appear

[@Georgy_47]

im a proficient user of qgis and teacher at university and i was browsing tutorials ideas for my students and i am a sub of yours so i checked your channel and i found this tutorial which is epic for first time users thank you so much for this channel where i can direct my students for more additional help, a quick question what linux u are using ?

[@KlasKarlsson]

Thanks! I'm distrohopping frequently, but I tend to stick with Ubuntu based ones. I think the one in the video was Ubuntu Budgie. It's nice, good looking, and just works.

[@Georgy_47]

@@KlasKarlsson thanks for replying im running pop os for 2 years now.. i love your videos especially you Simpsons figurine 🍻

[@sharonsasa3581]

Thanks for sharing this very helpful tutorial but where can i find the status bar before the map appears .

[@ivanburgov7222]

Very well explained!! Keep it up!

[@quaresmaqui]

Thank you so much, finally a qgis's tutorial I understand !

[@xyzabc4313]

Great tutorials, Thank you so much!!!

[@chileanchinch]

Thank you creating and posting this video tutorial. 🙏

[@brendannewell3380]

thanks for the wicked fast video

[@devnandanmahapatra440]

Thanks. This was very informative.

[@ezrasplace7504]

Very thankful for this

[@the.world.or.nothing]

Thank you man, you are amazing! So grateful for your hard work!!!

[@FabioSpelta]

This video is outstanding, thank you!

[@AB-wl8kr]

The satisfaction when you've gone through the whole thing! Is there a follow-up video for this one?

[@KlasKarlsson]

There's no "part two" to the video, but there's a lot of other, more specific videos about QGIS on the channel.

[@AB-wl8kr]

@@KlasKarlsson I'm already a subscriber, I'll surely check them out! This video was great. I want to be able to create soil and vegetation maps for agricultural use.

[@mavisdeleka5139]

Please what does the helmet tool do in digitizing a map?

[@muhammadyusufanseri7816]

How do I pull up those effects slots on the left of the setuper?

[@hardcastle7291]

Hi Klas, that's a good content you shared, thank you. I have a question, I'll be glad if you answer. So I need to create a hemispheres map of the middle Earth, like the old Flat Earth maps. What do I have to do? I know it needs an azimuth projection probably, but I could not manage to do it. Can you help? Like what should I search on there exactly So it gives me two hemispheres of Earth?

[@KlasKarlsson]

I would try to create two custom projections based on suitable Azimuthal projection. Both similar but with different longitude of origin. Then create two map items in a layout and mask them with a circle each. Center each map on their respective custom projection and try out a suitable scale for everything to line up. A lot of fiddeling but it should work fine on data with a "world" coordinate system.

[@hardcastle7291]

@@KlasKarlsson Thank you so much

[@therealdave06]

I can't get the different colors for different paths at 25:00 They all become the same color and width as the first line I drew. Please help

[@KlasKarlsson]

All objects with the same value in the "type" attribute, will have the same style. If you want lines to look different, they need different values in type, and that type defined as a category. Watch the segment again to see if my explanation makes sense.

[@Calcio1936]

At 26:00 - ish, I cannot find the "add point feature" tool on my interface anywhere. Any help would be appreciated

[@KlasKarlsson]

Make sure you have your point layer selected, and that it is in edit mode.

[@lucasreil4119]

at 11:33: when i press the right mouse button it just deletes the island

[@KlasKarlsson]

Or, is the island layer placed underneath the layer for the background map in the layers panel?

[@philelamdiyana5474]

this guy is a star

[@LifeSimple]

i have problem with fonts in labels. there is a fult of installation. i cant wright. How i can fix it?

[@stephaniemonterobending3874]

Thank you for the video! In the Points layer I could not change the individual markers to other symbols, although I selected them, they did not change. I watched the video several times to see if I was missing something but apparently not. Could you help please?