MapNero

MAPNERO FIELD GUIDES

Take your GIS data into the field.

Prepare a small test project in QGIS, bring supported files into MapNero and check the exported result before moving your whole dataset.

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Download free. Features and limits depend on platform, file format and plan. App interface available in 20 languages.

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MapNero iPhone mobile export options
Mobile export on iPhone. Available formats depend on your plan.

KEEP THE ORIGINAL PROJECT

Start with one representative layer.

Keep your original QGIS project and source files. Export a small layer with the same geometry types, coordinate reference system and important attributes as your real project.

A data transfer does not guarantee that QGIS styles, labels, plugins, attachments or project behavior will transfer. Treat these as separate checks.

Check each direction.

From QGIS to MapNero

  1. Choose a supported exchange format. The import guides cover options including GeoJSON, KML/KMZ and zipped Shapefile data.
  2. For a Shapefile, keep its companion files together in the ZIP. Review the format and plan requirements in the guide for your device.
  3. Import the sample. Review warnings and skipped records, then compare its position, features and attributes with QGIS.
Apple imports →Android imports →

From MapNero to QGIS

  1. Export a copy of the relevant records using a format suited to the data.
  2. Open that file in QGIS. Check the coordinate reference system, record count, geometry and required fields.
  3. Compare any symbols and attachments separately. Keep the originals until the result is verified.

The current mobile export guides list SHP, GPKG, DXF and QGIS bundle export under Pro or higher. Free formats include KML, GPX, CSV and KMZ.

Apple exports →Android exports →

Use the format that fits the task.

GPX suits recorded tracks. KML/KMZ can carry map features, while tabular CSV needs careful coordinate and field checks. Advanced GIS formats have their own structure and limits.

Use a local file transfer for a private test. Uploading a file or sharing a download link is a separate decision about who can access the data.

QGIS transfer questions

Will the whole QGIS project look identical?

Do not assume so. A project includes more than its feature data. Compare styles, labels, references and attachments separately on both sides.

What if the feature appears in the wrong place?

Check the source and destination coordinate reference systems and the coordinate fields used during export or import. Stop and resolve the mismatch before collecting more records.

Can I replace my source files after export?

Keep the originals until you have reopened the exported files and checked the data you need. A successful export message alone does not establish a complete transfer.

Related field guides

Open a GeoPDF map →Open GeoTIFF Maps on Mobile →Record GPS Tracks Offline on iPhone and Android →

Guide reviewed 25 October 2026. Menu labels, available formats and plan limits can change. Check the in-app options and linked platform guides.

Test with your own data.

Start with a small file and confirm the result on your actual device.

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