QGIS 3 for Absolute Beginners

This video is a very basic look at QGIS for Absolute Beginners.
At times it is really fast ( I mean it, it is wicked fast), and you will need to pause it to work along with the instructions.

After you watched the video for the first time (don't cheat) you can re-watch it and jump to the sections you want to see again with the links below.

Content:
0:00 Intro
2:31 Start using QGIS, the GUI
3:26 Adding some built in data, navigate the map
4:28 "Science" stuff - Projections and coordinate systems
6:42 Adding OpenStreetMap to your map project
8:25 Save and open projects
9:25 Create your own first data
12:33 Make temporary layers permanent in GeoPackage format
13:20 Style a polygon layer
15:12 Adding a Label to your objects
15:52 Attributes and tables
18:08 Empty project and add your own data
19:04 Make a layer style the default for a data source
20:01 Using "inverted polygons" and style layers
21:48 Adding roads and use "snapping"
24:28 Styling lines
25:52 Adding points to your map
26:45 Styling the points
27:45 Creating a Layout
31:03 Rounding the video off
32:23 Credits

You will not become a "Pro" after this video. It is more likely your first step into the rabbit hole that is GIS.

-- WELCOME --
Mmmmuaaah-Ha-Haaaaa...

(Hrmm)

I have a few more videos on QGIS topics that you may find useful (link further down), and then there's other channels with more content. You can also find good deals on books from time to time and more and more schools and training centers offer QGIS training. You can even get officially certified these days...

If you find that you actually make money from using QGIS you should consider donating or sponsoring the project. Any amount will help. You can also donate your time as a translator, bug catcher (no not that kind of bugs), code developer, teacher, influencer, tango dancer... Wait... What??

And YES! You are allowed to use this video in training and education any way you want (license Creative Commons CC BY). If you use it on YouTube I'll get some small kick-back, and some of that will be used as donations to the QGIS project.

"Klaatu barada nikto"

[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!

[ernestinalefebvre]

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

[mattygibson]

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

[tylergubala]

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!

[stevehorton]

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.

[jngoah]

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

[eldelacajita]

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

[ousmanealamakaba]

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

[rohanhamer]

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

[keshav]

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!

[raysykes]

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

[poggs]

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

[aldanesh]

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.

[nickdonohue]

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

[miss_B_]

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

[StigDHelmer]

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

[knispler]

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

[jesustobar]

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

[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!