A simplified touch optimized interface for QGIS in the field.
Publisher’s description
What is QField?
QField is an open-source maps & gi program for Windows from QGIS. It ranks 14th by popularity among maps & gis in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.3.7, released on October 24, 2026. 55 versions are listed since November 30, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 19 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (opengisch/QField) has 1,389 stars. Similar programs include QGIS (LTR), GeoDa and Google Earth Pro.
Project description on GitHub: “A simplified touch optimized interface for QGIS”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 19 a year)
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: QField is an open-source maps & gi tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is QField safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6344FFF7D4F0BB1E67056427C2D389078A7E9C7883183F7019B59E50E7AEC7EA· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 55 versions ›55 versions over 3 years · about 19 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3.7Latest | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 4.3.6 | October 16, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 4.3.5 | September 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 4.3.4 | September 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 4.3.3 | September 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 4.3.2 | September 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 4.2.11 | July 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.2.10 | July 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id QGIS.QField -emsiexec /i qfield-v4.3.7-windows-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {D79BF2D4-BC21-4633-A4BC-1BCC5C45C72C} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- QGIS
- Category
- Maps & GIS
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/opengisch/QField
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 4.3.7
- Released
- October 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 30, 2023
- Versions listed
- 55
- Updates / year
- 19
- GitHub stars
- 1,389
- GitHub forks
- 355
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- QGIS.QField
- MSI product code
- {D79BF2D4-BC21-4633-A4BC-1BCC5C45C72C}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is QField free?
Yes. QField is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is QField safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install QField with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can QField be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does QField run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of QField?
The versions page lists all 55 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 30, 2023.
What are alternatives to QField?
QGIS (LTR), GeoDa, Google Earth Pro, OpenOrienteering Mapper and Marble. The alternatives page compares them.
