LibGuides: Geographic Information Systems & Maps: GIS Software

ArcGIS Online

Esri's ArcGIS Online is a cloud-based, collaborative content management system for maps, apps, data, and other geographic information. An ArcGIS public account is a free account designed for personal, noncommercial use. With a public account, you can create, store, and manage geospatial content, share content, and access content shared by Esri and GIS users around the world.

Gallery
Featured Maps and Apps
Map
Make your own map

Create an Account

ArcGIS public account
Create a public account using an ArcGIS login.

Tutorials

Esri Training Catalog
Find many free courses on GIS and ArcGIS topics.

QGIS (Quantum GIS)

QGIS is a leading free and open-source desktop GIS application, QGIS is highly recommended for spatial data analysis and cartography.

Software

QGIS
Download QGIS. Available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Tutorials

A Gentle Introduction to GIS — QGIS documentation
QGIS Tutorials and Tips
General tutorials by Ujaval Gandhi, available free of charge.
QGIS training manual — QGIS documentation
Official training manual for QGIS

GRASS GIS

Free and open-source software used for geospatial data management and analysis, image processing, and visualization.

Software

GRASS GIS:
Get your free and open-source copy of the GRASS GIS software.

Tutorials

GRASS GIS tutorials
GRASS offers introductory and advanced tutorials as well as full courses.