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While [[GRASS GIS]] still seems to be the most common GIS software, it has a primarily [[command-line interface]] and can be difficult to learn and operate. Therefore, beginners will prefer [[QGis]], which is quite powerful and user-friendly. It integrates GRASS GIS and [[GDAL]] data, provides an [[graphical user interface|easier to use interface]] than GRASS GIS, and gives the user an opportunity to improve his or her GIS mapmaking skills.
 
This tutorial series will teach you '''how to use QGis to generate reliable maps for Wikipedia'''. Accordingly, it is Wikipedia -centered and focuses on outputting general public encyclopedic maps while following the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject_Maps/Conventions|Wikipedia map conventions]].
 
=== The tools ===