The new major version of QGIS has been released.
QGIS 4.0 marks an important milestone in the evolution of the open-source GIS software, bringing a modernized interface, numerous performance improvements and the migration to Qt 6.
To quickly discover the new features, the project team has published a video presenting the main changes.
QGIS 4.0 Visual Changelog
Key New Features
Among the most notable changes:
- migration to Qt 6, which modernizes the interface and improves performance
- improvements to many processing tools
- optimization of layer display and map rendering
- numerous improvements in the plugin ecosystem
As with every major release, some changes also affect the API and extensions.
A Turning Point for Open-Source GIS
Since its creation, QGIS has become one of the most widely used GIS software platforms in the world, both in research and in public administrations and private companies.
Version 4.0 represents an important new step in the development of the project and paves the way for future improvements of the platform.
Read the full QGIS changelog on the official website.
