{"id":18014,"date":"2025-12-17T14:38:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T12:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.opengis.ch\/?p=18014"},"modified":"2026-04-16T13:54:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T11:54:30","slug":"qfield-4-0-aare-unlocking-a-great-spatial-experience-for-a-larger-audience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.opengis.ch\/fr\/2025\/12\/17\/qfield-4-0-aare-unlocking-a-great-spatial-experience-for-a-larger-audience\/","title":{"rendered":"QField 4.0 \u201cAare\u201d: Unlocking a great spatial experience for a larger audience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Just in time for the end of 2025, QField 4.0<\/strong> is now available in a virtual store near you. This release brings significant improvements and marks an important usability milestone, worthy of a new major version. It\u2019s truly never been easier to get started with QField\u2014whether you\u2019re a seasoned GIS professional or new to spatial data collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of the most significant feature additions in this new version is right there on the welcome screen: a simple wizard for creating new projects<\/strong>. The wizard guides users through a set of questions covering the desired basemap style and actions such as note taking and position tracking. These projects can be published directly on QFieldCloud<\/a>, so users can upload images, notes, and tracks that are accessible through web browsers or QGIS using QFieldSync.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project creation framework also unlocked another feature we’re proud of: on-the-fly conversion of imported projects to cloud projects<\/strong>. The ability to upgrade pre-existing projects to cloud projects means that users can push spatial data and attachments residing on their devices to QFieldCloud and instantly collaborate with coworkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the QFieldCloud front, we\u2019ve done significant code refactoring to make synchronization and attachment uploads even more reliable. Users now see a progress bar showing attachment upload status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cloud projects list also lets users push changes and sync projects without opening them first. Indicator badges show whether you have pending local changes or if updates are available from the cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A leaner, clearer, and more focused user interface<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Early on in this development cycle, our ninjas decided to make a significant leap forward with QField\u2019s UX focusing on making the user interface leaner when possible, clearer when needed, and more focused throughout.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

QField now has a vastly more readable feature form when<\/strong> viewing feature attributes. We’ve also made the interface more consistent<\/strong> by updating all editor widgets to use Qt’s Material style, so comboboxes, text fields, and other elements now have a unified look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We’ve also simplified the user experience around positioning<\/strong>. The map canvas now has a single positioning button at the bottom right. Click the location marker overlay to reveal a new pie menu with quick access to positioning features: start tracking sessions, copy position to clipboard, show the positioning panel, lock the coordinate cursor to position, lock the map canvas to position, and add bookmarks at your position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now when users set accuracy thresholds, tracking sessions and averaged positioning will automatically filter out \u00ab\u00a0bad accuracy\u00a0\u00bb readings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

QField also animates transitions when jumping to your GNSS position, features, or coordinates, making navigation feel smoother and more intuitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wait, there\u2019s more<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beyond these major improvements, QField 4.0 includes tons of new features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n