Audience
Geospatial professionals looking for a GIS software
About Global Mapper
Global Mapper® is a cutting-edge GIS software that provides both novice and experienced geospatial professionals with a comprehensive array of spatial data processing tools, with access to an unparalleled variety of data formats. Global Mapper’s intuitive user interface and logical layout help smooth the learning curve and ensure that users will be up-and-running in no time. Organizations of any size quickly see a significant return on investment brought about by efficient data processing, accurate map creation, and optimized spatial data management. Vector, raster, and elevation data can be exported in virtually every common file format as well as many proprietary types. During export, data can be tiled into smaller or more manageable files or the export area can be cropped to a defined area or to the extent of the current screen view.
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Company Information
Blue Marble Geographics
Founded: 1993
United States
www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-mapper/
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Windows
Mac
Training
Documentation
Videos
Support
Phone Support
Online
Global Mapper Frequently Asked Questions
Global Mapper Product Features
Drone Mapping
3D Maps
Supported
Photogrammetry
Supported
2D Maps
Not Supported
Annotations
Not Supported
Compare Maps
Not Supported
Distance Measurement
Not Supported
Elevation Profiles
Not Supported
Overlays
Not Supported
Sharing Tools
Not Supported
Site Progress Tracking
Not Supported
Virtual Inspections
Not Supported
GIS
Geocoding
Supported
Image Exporting
Supported
Labeling
Supported
Map Creation
Supported
Spatial Analysis
Supported
3D Imagery
Not Supported
Census Data Integration
Not Supported
Color Coding
Not Supported
Image Management
Not Supported
Internet Mapping
Not Supported
Interoperability
Not Supported
Map Sharing
Not Supported
Near-Matching
Not Supported
Reverse Geocoding
Not Supported
