.QGS File Extension

Quantum GIS Project File

The QGS format is an XML format for storing QGIS projects. The QGZ format is a compressed archive containing a QGS file and a QGD file. The QGD file contain auxiliary data. If no data, the QGD file i...

General Information

Title QGS File Extension
Extension .qgs
Full Form Quantum GIS Project File
File Type GIS Project File
Developer QGIS Development Team
MIME Type application/x-qgis

File Function

Primary Function Store project
Additional Functions Save layers, layout
Features Spatial data, map settings

File Characteristics

Quality Highly structured
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

GIS Mapping Yes
Spatial Analysis Yes
Data Visualization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks None inherent
Best Practices Regular updates, backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Varies with QGIS

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .shp, .gpx, .kml, .geojson

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
QGIS Free Windows, Mac, Linux