Move from Geospatial Data to Real-world Action, Faster

Global Mapper supports over 300 file formats out of the box, including vector, raster, elevation, and point cloud data types. No add-ons or additional licenses are required. New and modified formats are added on an ongoing basis, so the software stays current with the data you encounter in the field.

Unlike many GIS mapping software platforms that require multiple applications, Global Mapper handles the full processing pipeline in a single desktop GIS application: lidar processing, terrain analysis, geodetic workflows, vector editing, raster analysis, photogrammetry, and map design. For GIS professionals who have been stitching together separate tools for each stage of a workflow, Global Mapper replaces that fragmented stack with one connected environment from raw data input to field-ready output.

Global Mapper is designed for organizations that need to process, analyze, and deploy geospatial data quickly without the licensing complexity, infrastructure requirements, or administrative overhead common in enterprise GIS platforms. While many GIS platforms are designed primarily to store, manage, and govern data, Global Mapper is built to help professionals work with that data, transforming raw inputs into actionable outputs that support real-world execution. It is a system of action, not a system of record.

Global Mapper includes advanced lidar and point cloud processing tools designed for production-scale datasets. GIS professionals can classify features, remove noise, thin point clouds, extract vector features from classified data, and generate photogrammetric outputs including orthoimagery and 3D models. Batch processing and scripting support allow large datasets to move through the workflow without manual intervention at each step.

Global Mapper includes Blue Marble’s GeoCalc geodetic engine, providing access to 12,000+NSRS geodetic definitions, support for time-dependent horizontal and vertical transformations, and full support for the modernized NSRS and CSRS. Coordinate validation and geodetic transformations happen before data leaves the office, helping maintain spatial accuracy across every stage of the workflow.

Yes. Global Mapper supports a broad range of formats used across the GIS industry, including file geodatabases, shapefiles, and other common outputs from ArcGIS and similar platforms. Data moves in and out without manual conversion, so Global Mapper fits into existing workflows rather than requiring teams to change how they manage their data.

Desktop GIS software, such as Global Mapper, enables organizations to process, analyze, visualize, and manage geospatial data. It combines information from lidar, satellite imagery, drones, CAD drawings, GPS, and other sources to support planning, engineering, environmental management, surveying, and countless other workflows.

While many GIS platforms focus primarily on storing and managing spatial data, Global Mapper is designed to help professionals transform that data into actionable outputs for analysis, decision making, and real-world field execution.

Maps and data prepared in Global Mapper are packaged and exported to field devices running Avenza Maps. Field teams access office-prepared maps offline, capture GPS-tagged observations and field data, and sync everything back to Global Mapper when the work is done. Data arrives back exactly as it was collected, ready for continued analysis.

Global Mapper is built for GIS professionals, surveyors, engineers, government agencies, utilities, environmental consultants, public safety organizations, and anyone who works with geospatial data and needs the most accurate results without the complexity or overhead of traditional enterprise GIS platforms.

Organizations choose Global Mapper when they need to process lidar and terrain data, perform coordinate transformations, create publication-ready maps, and prepare trusted data for field deployment, all within a single desktop application. Whether you’re managing large infrastructure projects, conducting environmental analysis, supporting emergency response, or producing survey-grade deliverables, Global Mapper provides the tools needed to move from raw geospatial data to real-world action.

MAPublisher is Blue Marble’s GIS extension for Adobe Illustrator, enabling you to take geospatial data from Global Mapper into Illustrator for professional cartographic design and production. It preserves geospatial attributes and relationships as data moves between applications, eliminating manual recreation and allowing you to create publication-ready maps while maintaining the integrity of your GIS data.

Global Mapper supports exporting to the same broad range of formats it imports, including GeoPDF, GeoTIFF, KMZ, shapefiles, and numerous raster, vector, and point cloud formats. For professional cartography, Global Mapper also extends directly into Adobe Illustrator through MAPublisher, Blue Marble’s GIS extension for Adobe Illustrator, preserving geospatial attributes and relationships throughout the map design process.