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Posted on February 10, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)

How to represent an imaginary flat world in QGIS without using a round-world CRS

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How do I change the CRS of a shapefile in QGIS?

In the Export screen, type in a new shapefile name and click on the three dots next to the File name box to select the folder. Under the CRS dropdown, select the Project CRS as the assigned CRS. Click on the OK button and your new shapefile will be exported into the designated CRS.
Jul 13, 2019

How do I create a custom CRS in QGIS?

10.5. Custom Coordinate Reference System

  1. Click the Add new CRS button.
  2. Enter a descriptive name.
  3. Select the format: it can be Proj String or WKT.
  4. Add the CRS Parameters. Prefer storing the CRS definition in WKT format.
  5. Click Validate to test whether the CRS definition is an acceptable projection definition.


What CRS to use in QGIS?

WGS84 Geographic Coordinate System

In QGIS the default projection, or CRS, is WGS84 Geographic Coordinate System. The WGS84 CRS has become a global standard for latitude and longitude positions, such as those captured with GPS devices.

How do I change the CRS of a QGIS project?

Changing your CRS with QGIS

  1. Step One: Open up your shapefile (or other GIS-y file)
  2. Step Two: Double-check the CRS with On-The-Fly Reprojection.
  3. Step Three: Export your shapefile as WGS 84.
  4. Step Four: Relax, bask in the comfort of a job well done.


How do you change the CRS of a map project?

Right-click in the map and select Properties > Coordinate System. Select the Coordinate System tab. Choose a coordinate system from the tree or click the Import button and browse to a data source that is defined with the coordinate system you want to use.
Aug 4, 2020

Is WGS84 the same as EPSG 4326?

The WGS84 Coordinate Systems adds Greenwich as the starting point (prime meridian) for the longitude (0°) and sets the units in degrees (°). This coordinate system also has a unique reference code, the so-called EPSG code, which is 4326.
Sep 20, 2022

How do I change CRS to raster?

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How do I change the CRS of a layer in QGIS?

To project a layer to a different CRS:

  1. Right-click on the layer in the Layers panel, then choose Save As from the context menu.
  2. In the Save vector layer as dialog, set the file format, file name, set CRS to Selected CRS and click Change to set the target CRS, then save the file.

May 11, 2015

How do you change a coordinate reference system?

To copy and modify an existing coordinate system, complete the following steps:

  1. Right-click a coordinate system in the Coordinate Systems Available list and click Copy and Modify .
  2. On the Modify Coordinate System dialog box, update parameters as necessary.
  3. Click Save to save the new coordinate system.


Can you edit a shapefile in QGIS?

Editing Shapefile in QGIS



To do this, make sure the Digitizing toolbar is visible (it should be by default). This can also be achieved by right clicking on the layer in the layer control and selecting Toggle Editing.
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