QGIS - A leading free, open source desktop GIS program. Create, edit, visualize, analyze and publish geospatial information. Runs natively on many operating systems, including Windows and Mac.
Esri ArcGIS Pro - The leading commercial software for desktop GIS mapping and analysis. Licenses are available to all UC Berkeley students, faculty, and staff. Note: ArcGIS only runs natively on Windows machines.
To install:
If you require offline access, the GIF (Geospatial Innovation Facility) provides information and a form for requesting a license.
Note: We will no longer have licenses for Esri products ArcMap/ArcGIS Desktop after June 2024. We continue to license ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
Access to business packages within this resource have been discontinued effective 6/30/24 due to library budget cuts." A web-based data analysis and mapping application that allows users to create custom thematic maps, tables, and reports using demographic, business, and marketing data for the United States. Note: Access limited to 10 simultaneous users. To increase the limit temporarily for use in classes or workshops, please send your request to eart@library.berkeley.edu a minimum of 5 business days in advance.