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Convert QGIS to QGS

File Extension QGIS
Full Name Quantum GIS Project

File Extension QGS
Full Name Quantum GIS Project

QGS files are associated with open-source application QGIS. QGS files store project data saved in ASCII format, and thus can be opened and edited with any text editor.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "QGIS") to another (referred to as "QGS"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, QGIS file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format QGIS to format QGS becomes essential.

So, how can we perform QGIS to QGS file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format QGIS and transforming it into format QGS. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of QGIS to QGS converters.

Conversion from QGIS to QGS

QGIS to QGS

How to convert the QGIS file to QGS?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of QGIS to QGS. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the QGIS file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file QGIS, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the QGIS file to the application
  • Select the output format of the QGS file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file QGS on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted QGS file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.