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# Global Mapper Reviews
**Vendor:** Blue Marble  
**Category:** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis)  
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 30
## About Global Mapper
Global Mapper’s intuitive user interface and logical layout help smooth the learning curve and ensure that users will be up-and-running in no time. To add to the usability, nearly 400 file formats are supported for import and export. This all-in-one software allows users to complete their entire workflow within the same software with tools such as contour creation, watershed analysis, and multiband raster calculations. Top Tools Include: • Access to online data sources for streaming imagery, terrain and vector data • Immersive 3D visualization • Workflow automation with scripting • Site plan with cut and fill analysis • Generate terrain models (REM, DSM, and DEM) • Terrain analysis including contour generation and path profile Global Mapper Pro® expands upon the extensive functionality of the standard version of the application. Users can take advantage of the comprehensive collection of tools for advanced 3D analysis, lidar and photogrammetric point cloud processing, drone-collected image analysis, Python scripting methods, machine-learning integration and much more. Award-winning machine learning has been integrated with the beloved automatic point cloud classification. In addition to the built-in models for auto-classifying ground, building, vegetation and powerline points, custom classes can be created by users. Top Tools Include: • Pixels to Points: Photogrammetric toolset • Filtering and editing of lidar point clouds • Automatic classification of ground, vegetation, buildings, power lines, and poles • Terrain Painting • Solar analysis from loaded terrain and 3D features • Global Mapper Insight and Learning Engine: Deep-learning powered object detection and land cover classification Developed for both GIS professionals and map enthusiasts, Global Mapper® has all the functionality you need in a GIS software. Take GIS into the field with Global Mapper Mobile. This iOS and Android application makes viewing and collecting data on-the-go easy. • Display vector, raster, and elevation layers • Drawing, tracing and form-based collection • Connection to GNSS and GPS receivers • Terrain Analysis: contour creation, volume calculation and viewshed





## Global Mapper Discussions
  - [How do you classify LiDAR data in Global Mapper?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-classify-lidar-data-in-global-mapper)
  - [How do I create a shape file in Global Mapper?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-create-a-shape-file-in-global-mapper)
  - [How do I activate Global Mapper?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-activate-global-mapper)
  - [How much does Global Mapper cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-global-mapper-cost)
  - [Development needs to be done in the cartograpjy and script function that makes it easy to automate the globalmapper feature.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36952-development-needs-to-be-done-in-the-cartograpjy-and-script-function-that-makes-it-easy-to-automate-the-globalmapper-feature) - 1 upvote

- [View Global Mapper pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/global-mapper/reviews?page=2&section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-07-18+01%3A10%3A50+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=b353cd75-0cb7-480f-aa67-8887dfbf9b31&secure%5Btoken%5D=8e8748193bdbbbb4916926b1ac60f51bbce6a172badbc828cf8279747388028d&format=llm_user)

## Global Mapper Features
**Data Management**
- Data Capture
- Data Storage
- Data Manipulation
- Data Visualization

**Map Creation**
- Geocoding
- Buffer Zone Query
- Overlaying
- Publishing

**Analysis**
- Spatial Analysis
- Reporting 

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