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KML to GeoTIFF – Vector to Raster Conversion

KML, or Keyhole Markup Language, is a geospatial data collection used in Google Earth and other Google services. TIFF, also known as Tagged Image File Format, is a file format for transferring, storing, and displaying raster images. This format is commonly used for scanned aerial photography and maps, as well as digital satellite imagery and other geographic data.

GeoTIFF is a metadata standard in the public domain that enables the embedding of georeferencing information in a TIFF file. This additional information encompasses projections, coordinate systems, ellipsoids, datums, and all other essential elements for establishing the precise spatial reference for the file.

Using IGIS Map Tool you can easily convert – KML to TIFF. You can also do other GIS Data Conversion using this tool.

IGISMAP to Convert KML to GeoTIFF

For GeoJSON to GeoTIFF conversion, go to IGIS Map Tool, after logging in with your registered email and password. If you are a new user, click the Sign Up button in the Login popup and register to IGISMAP by filling the details.

There are four main steps for using GIS Converter:

Click on Tool Converter
Upload the data
Choose the format to which it should be converted
Download the converted file

Step one is to upload your KML file which you want to convert. You can upload your file from system or select from the Recent Files.

Here we have uploaded the KML file of Turkey National Boundary.

Step two is to select the output format from the dropdown for the converted file, in this case its GeoTIFF. You can also set the Coordinate Reference System of your preference. As a default CRS will set to WGS 84 (World) [EPSG:4326]. Now Now Click on the Convert File.

Converter Tool - GeoTIFF as Output Format — Select GeoTIFF as Output Format

Your KML file will then gets converted to GeoTIFF file after a few seconds and will be available for downloading.

Download GPX File — Download GeoTIFF File

You can also choose to style the layer or continue with further conversion process by clicking the Convert Another File button.

Converted Files section from the dashboard contains the list of the details of all the conversion done in your account, providing both input and output data available for download their corresponding formats.

Download free shapefile of various countries.

Create your own shapefile and share with your clients or embed on your website.

Convert Shapefile to PDF

A GIS file is a format used as a norm for encoding geographical information into computer readable file. GIS (geographical information system) file is mainly divided or differentiated into two vector format and raster format.

Shapefile format is one of the commonly used GIS format developed by ESRI, while PDF stands for Portable Document Format is used for digital exchange.

Using IGIS Map Tool you can convert Shapefile SHP to PDF . You can also do other GIS Data Conversion using this tool.

IGISMAP to Convert Shapefile to PDF

For Shapefile to PDF conversion, go to IGIS Map Tool, after logging in with your registered email and password. If you are a new user, click the Sign Up button in the Login popup and register to IGISMAP by filling the details.

There are three main steps for using GIS Converter:

Upload the data
Choose the format to which it should be converted
Download the converted file

Step one is to upload your Shapefile which you want to convert. You can upload your file from system or select from the Recent Files.

Here we have uploaded the Shapefile of the US state ‘California’.

Step two is to select choose the output format of the converted file, in this case its PDF. You can also set the Coordinate Reference System of your preference. As a default CRS will set to WGS 84 (World) [EPSG:4326]. Click on the Convert File.

Your Shapefile will then gets converted to PDF after a few seconds and will be available for downloading.

You can also choose to style the layer or continue with further conversion process by clicking the Convert Another File button.

You can also download the converted file or the uploaded file the Converted Files section from the dashboard. This section contains the list of the details of all the conversion done in your account, providing both input and output data available for download their corresponding formats.

You can also convert Shapefile KML to PDF.
Download free shapefile of various countries.
Create your own shapefile and share with your clients or embed on your website.

Other GIS data Conversion

If you are facing any problem in conversion or login then please let us know by mailing at support@igismap.com or drop comment.

Convert KML to TopoJSON

KML or Keyhole Markup Language is a collection of geospatial data on map and commonly used in Google Earth or google services. TIFF (also known as Tagged Image File Format) is a file format for transferring, storing, and displaying raster images. Scanned aerial photography and maps, as well as digital satellite imagery and other geographic data, can be found in this file format.

A TopoJSON file format is a format that encodes topology. TopoJSON is an extension of GeoJSON. This format contains both geospatial data (arcs) and attribute data. In contrast to other GIS formats TopoJSON uses arcs. Arcs are sequences of points, while line strings and polygons are defined as sequences of arcs.

You can convert KML to TopoJSON file using IGIS Map Tool. You can also use it for other GIS data Conversion.

IGISMAP to Convert KML to TopoJSON

For KML to TopoJSON conversion go to IGIS Map Tool, after logging in with your registered email and password. If you are a new user, click the Sign Up button in the Login popup and register to IGISMAP by filling the details.

There are three main steps for using GIS Converter:

Upload the data
Choose the format to which it should be converted
Download the converted file.

Step one is to upload your KML file which you want to convert. You can upload your file from system or select from the Recent Files.

Step two is to select choose the output format of the converted file, in this case its TopoJSON. You can also set the Coordinate Reference System of your preference. As a default CRS will set to WGS 84 (World) [EPSG:4326]. Click on the Convert File.

Your KML file will then gets converted TopoJSON file after a few seconds and will be available for downloading.

Convert KML to TopoJSON — Download and Publish TopoJSON File

You can also choose to style the layer or continue with further conversion process by clicking the Convert Another File button.

Other GIS data Conversion

If you are facing any problem in conversion or login then please let us know by mailing at support@igismap.com or drop comment.

Shapefile to GeoTIFF – Vector to Raster Conversion

Shapefile is a vector data format for storing geographical data and associated attribute information. It is developed and regulated by ESRI as open specification for data interoperability among ESRI and other GIS software products. Shapefile can be point, line, or polygon features.

TIFF (also known as Tagged Image File Format) is a file format for transferring, storing, and displaying raster images. Scanned aerial photography and maps, as well as digital satellite imagery and other geographic data, can be found in this file format.

GeoTIFF is a public domain metadata standard which allows georeferencing information to be embedded within a TIFF file. The potential additional information includes projections, coordinate systems, ellipsoids, datums, and everything else necessary to establish the exact spatial reference for the file.

Convert Shapefile to TIFF using IGIS MAP Tool. Through this tool you can convert Shp into SQlite , SHP to KML, KML to GeoJSON, KMZ to GPX and many more.

IGISMAP to Convert Shapefile to GeoTIFF

For Shapefile to GeoTIFF conversion, go to Converter tool, after logging in with your registered email and password from IGIS. If you are a new user, click the Sign Up button in the Login popup and register to IGISMAP by filling the details.

There are three main steps for using GIS Converter:

Upload the data
Choose the format to which it should be converted
Download the converted file

Step one is to upload your Shapefile which you want to convert. You can upload your file from system or select from the Recent Files.

Converter Tool - Upload Shapefile — Upload Shapefile

Here we have uploaded the Shapefile of the California state of USA.

After clicking the Convert File button, your GeoJSON file will be converted to GeoTIFF file after a few seconds and will be available for downloading in the Converted Files section of the dashboard.

Raster files are currently not available for processing in IGISMAP, thus the output GeoTIFF file cannot be visualized in the map canvas. Instead it will be available for download in the Converted Files section.

Usage of IGIS MAP Tool –

Download Free Shapefile of Country Map

Locate DP Junctions, Ports, Fiber Cables, Connected Houses – GIS Telecom

In Telecommunication ‘tele’ comes from Greek means far off and ‘communication’ means exchange of information using some medium. Location information is elemental for telecommunication and GIS in Telecom is widely accepted. Geographical Information System tools manages and analyzes the location of dp junction, available ports, fiber cables lines on the map that increases efficiency of the system.

Locate DP Junction, Ports, Fiber Cable, Connected House – GIS Telecom using IGIS Map Tool

Now we will learn how can we use igis map tool in telecom industry. Go to IGIS Map Tool and login with credentials or register with valid email id.

Create a map using ADD MAP button.

Fill the Tittle of the map with description about the map.

Now you will be redirected to the canvas of IGIS Map. Here on the base map you see the plot number.

Now create a DP – distribution Point using point layer. Tap on Point icon shown below.

Fill the Layer Name. Add attributes for name of the distribution point and ports. You can add multiple ports to a junction.

After creating layer go to Add Point in the drop down of layer. Add point in the map. Now create a Polygon layer with attributes. If you are problem in creating layer then check – Create Map layer – Point, Polygon, Line. In the below image we have created multiple junction and houses with fiber cable connections. This type of visualization make your analyzation fast.

You can get information about the connected house to which port by clicking on junction point. Through this you can track the line if any issues occur at end users.

You can either upload fiber line data (shapefile or any GIS format data) or create line layer. And style your map as per desire. In the below image you can see various DP Junction connected to multiple houses. Fiber cables are also created in the image using line layer.

This is all about of locating DP Junctions, Ports, fiber cables and connected houses in GIS Telecommunication. If you are facing problem in execution then please do comment below.

We also provide customized products as per your needs. Contact us at juhi@igismap.com for information.

You can also watch video for implementation of the steps –

Some more with IGIS Map Tool

Create a free tour or video in Google Earth Pro

Google Earth a google developed free platform that allows us to view high resolution satellite image of Earth, Moon, Mars and sky. Through Google Earth you can explore the world with satellite imagery. In the previous article we explained how to Download Satellite image for free. A 3D representation with 360 degree view. For GIS people Google Earth is interesting tool for learning.

You can do many amazing things with Google Earth. In this article we writing about Create a free tour or video in Google Earth Pro.

Download free licensed version of Google Earth. Google Earth generates KML or KMZ files and you can create download kml or kmz

Create a tour or video in Google Earth Pro

Go to My Places in the left side of the Google Earth App and right click >> tap on Add >> Click folder.

Fill the Folder name and description (if any).

Next step is to search for first location from where you want to start your tour. Like I am creating tour on seven wonders of world and my first location is Machu Pichu, Peru.

After writing location name click on search button. Then you will be directed to the location.

Now we will insert placemark at this Location. Go to tool bar of Google Earth and tap on Add Placemark icon icon shown below.

Place your place mark where you want. Default color is yellow for pin but you can change it by clicking on pin. Fill the location name.

Fill the description you want to show on the location when you click on the placemark.

You can insert image directly using Add local image or Add web image by copy the image address.

Tap on OK button after filling details or link.

After placing all location you can click on the with folder shown in below image.

Tour will play after clicking play tour button in the left. Now you can record it by tap on record icon in the tool bar. Once recording is completed you can save the tour or video on your system.

This all about How to Create a tour or video in Google Earth Pro. It is beneficial in teaching also. If you face any problem please do comment. Any suggestions are also welcome.

Checkout video tutorial for Create tour or video in Google Earth Pro for better understanding

Want to learn QGIS then you are at right place.

Create and Share Custom Maps – Add on Website, Social Sites Share

Howdy Guys, in these days and age of open source society where people no spun out depends on told information maps play a vital role. In this article we are showing a feature of IGIS Map Tool – Create and Share Custom Maps – Add on Website, Social Sites Share. You can share maps for business websites or you can create maps for academic projects or presentations because visual things are more easily grasped then textual.

Nowadays customer expect to fend for themselves. They come online multiple times for checking information. New mapping technologies created the life easier. And You can share a location, directions or map by GIS MapOG tool. You can share:

A place, business or address
A directions search
A street view image

Go to GIS MapOG Tool
Create a Map using Point, Line or Polygon Layer or upload your data. If you don’t have the data then use sample data .
After creating a map, we do some styling. Tap on drop and select Styling.

Select-Style - Select the styles you want from different type of style

Fill and border color can be changed here. For more attractive map choose Category Style and tap on Edit Layer and then select the layer which you want to edit.

Edit- Layer - Edit the layer as per your need

After Custom Legend Your map will be displayed on the screen.

Australia Shapefile- After Editing Yor Map will look like this Amazing

How can I go about sharing a map?
Share digital maps to your teams or upload on website.

Share map - Share maps to your teams and on your websites.

After clicking on Share Map this will come shown below.

Share-Data- Share Map to your friends or on your website

You can share your Maps in 3 different ways as shown above.
Lets See about Share Map (Public)

Fill the Title of the Map, Paste the link of your Map.
Navigation Bar.-Select the desired color of your navigation bar of map.
Click Add Item if you want to add items on navigation bar. You can also add the website link on your navigation bar of map. Once you done with this Tap on Share Map.
After clicked on share map, url will be created.
Through that url you can share your maps with others.

Create -Link- And share on websites and to your groups to view map instantly

In General to share the maps url created with encryption by the map tool.

Share Maps via Social Sites:

User can also share maps directly on social media like facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Linkedin. IGIS Map tool have provided Social media buttons on the sharing panel to initiate the sharing process for users. Or user can share the generated URL on social sites

You can Embed Customized Map on your business website to so that customer access become easy. Customized Map Screen is Shown Below. We have created a map of Australia with logo of IGIS Map and with website link of facebook, twitter

Checkout Video Tutorial on Create and Share Custom Maps provided below.

This all about Creating a Map and sharing the map with website link and logo. If you face any problem please do comment.

You can do more with IGIS Map Tool Check –

Convert Shapefile to DXF

Shapefile is a vector GIS format developed by Esri. It stores geographical information data. Shapefile have three geometries point, line and polygon. GIS data can be stored in different formats and the conversion of data from one format to other is also possible.

So in this post we convert Shapefile to DXF. Before conversion lets know what is DXF ?

What is DXF ?

DXF is a CAD (Computer Aided Design) fil format and it stands for Drawing Interchange Format or Drawing Exchange Format. DXF files make it possible to share drawing data and text-based formats across different CAD applications. DXF files are supported in several 3D applications and are completely open-source, so users can access AutoCAD files without using Autodesk programmes.

Convert Shapefile to DXF

For Shapefile to DXF conversion, go to GIS MapOG Online Convert Shapefile to DXF Tool, after logging in with your registered email and password. If you are a new user, click the Sign Up button in the Login popup and register to GIS MAPOG by filling the details.

There are three main steps for using GIS Converter:

Upload the data
Choose the format to which it should be converted
Download the converted file.

Step one is to upload your Shapefile which you want to convert. You can upload your file from system or select from the Recent Files.

Here we have uploaded the Shapefile of the Texas state of USA.

Step two is to select the output format from the dropdown for the converted file, in this case its DXF. You can also set the Coordinate Reference System of your preference. As a default CRS will set to WGS 84 (World) [EPSG:4326]. Now Click on the Convert File button.

After a few seconds, your Shapefile will be converted to a Shapefile file and will be available for downloading.

You can also choose to style the layer or continue with further conversion process by clicking the Convert Another File button.

Other GIS data Conversions

If you are facing any problem in conversion or login then please let us know by mailing at support@igismap.com or drop comment.

Create Map Layer – Point, Polygon, Multiline

Hey GIS enthusiast using GIS MapOG Tool you can easily create map layer – point, polygon, multiline and multipolygon. After creating Layer you can export layer in any format like Shapfile, KML, KMZ, Geojson and more.

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For detailed steps watch video –

Create Map Layer – Point, Polygon, Multiline

Go to IGIS Map Tool Now MAPOG, Login or Register on the tool. After Login you will be directed to the next screen i.e Dashboard where, click on Add map.

Now fill the tittle and description of map. Click on Save Map.

You will be directed to the canvas of IGIS Map Tool.

Now choose the type of geometry of the layer you want to create. For Point select point from left hand side button.

What is Point, Line and Polygon ?

Suppose we selected Point button then fill the layer name and enter the attributes. After filling all the fields click on create. In a map you can select multiple layer.

Select add point and go to base map where you want to create point layer. Save the points on the map.

We can Add, Delete, Duplicate, View Data table, and Export layer.

We can do styling of layer like change the colour of icon and increase or decrease the size of point or you can custom the icon.

Same as to be done for line and polygon.

This is all about creating map layer. If you face problem in implementing this above steps please do comment below.

Create Heat Map – IGISMap Tool Now MAPOG

Using Heat map is very effective way of visualizing points data. To create Heat map, first of all you must know what is heat map. When map visual of a location data is so dense and tightly packed that it does not make much sense a heat map is used. Heat maps are ordinarily used when mapping “points”. In this article we are providing pictorial tutorial of Create Heat Map using IGIS Map Tool

To create Heat map with IGIS Map Tool, you also need to look over the GIS MapOG HeatMAP Tool.

Create Heat Map – GIS MapOG Tool

Heat Map allows user to display the density of the geographic points in a map. Heat map uses geographic points as a gradient color layer to style the map.

To create Heat Map with IGIS Map Tool you need to follow some steps as follows:

Go To GIS MapOG Heat MAP Tool and login to your account or register if you are new user with name, email id, Organization name and role in examination.
Click on Create New Map and fill the tittle of map with its description.
Next screen will be redirected to the canvas where you can create, upload or use sample data for your heat map creation.
Upload a layer from data set.

Once the map is uploaded click on publish layer.
Select style layer by right click on the layer in side bar.

Now click on the Heat map section to create Heat map.

The distance between points for clustering is the merge radius here. The greater the number of points that fall within the radius, the greater the intensity of the heat map. While a radius set too small will generate isolated spots; a radius set to large will show no detail.
Now fill the opacity in the fill section to set the transparency of the heat map layer between 100% and 0%.

Heat map use red color to show high density of points and blue color for the low density of point area.

Below is the heat map of disaster management using sample data.

Use of Heat Map

This type of identification and visualization is useful for visualizing density of the geographic points and also used for business analysis and demographics mapping.

Heat Map serves in following industries:

Insurance
Healthcare
Disaster management
Real Estate
Surveying
Banking etc.

For example, Heat Map can be used by Disaster Management Firm. As when a DM needs to calculate the flood disaster data it uses the heat map.

While data and business analysis is the main reason to Create Heat Map, but it can also helps in understanding and comparing the data easily. It is also very common practice to use the Heat Map in Disaster and Risk management.

I hope this may help you in develop and Create Heat map with IGIS Map Tool. So if you find any problem in creating one such example do let us know by commenting below.

IGISMAP to Convert KML to GeoTIFF

IGISMAP to Convert Shapefile to PDF

Other GIS data Conversion

IGISMAP to Convert KML to TopoJSON

Other GIS data Conversion

IGISMAP to Convert Shapefile to GeoTIFF

Locate DP Junction, Ports, Fiber Cable, Connected House – GIS Telecom using IGIS Map Tool

Create a tour or video in Google Earth Pro

Share Map for Business –

Create and Share Custom Maps – Add on Website, Social Sites Share

Share a Map – IGIS Map Tool

What is DXF ?

Convert Shapefile to DXF

Other GIS data Conversions

Create Map Layer – Point, Polygon, Multiline

Create Heat Map – GIS MapOG Tool

Use of Heat Map