Connect Felt with QGIS using our plugin for seamless data transfer between platforms.
The Add to Felt plugin bridges the analytical capabilities of QGIS with Felt's collaboration features, allowing you to share your QGIS projects with colleagues and clients. Simply install the plugin through QGIS's plugin manager, then use it to send your visible layers to Felt where you can control access permissions and invite others to view, comment on, or edit your maps. Felt ❤️ QGIS and we are proud to be a Flagship Sustaining Member.
The Add To Felt QGIS plugin can be installed directly from the QGIS Plugins repository by clicking on the Plugins > Manage and install plugins... option in the toolbar.
Signing into your Felt account
Now that you’ve installed the plugin, you can find it in the Web menu of the main toolbar.
The next step is to sign into your Felt account, which you can do by selecting the Sign In... option. You’ll also be able to create an account if you don’t already have one.
Both of these options will take you to the Felt website on your browser, where you’ll be prompted to authorize QGIS to perform actions on your behalf. Click Authorize and you’re all set!
Creating a Felt map from QGIS
You can access the plugin from:
The Web > Felt menu in the top application toolbar
The Felt icon in the Web toolbar. If the icon does not appear on your main QGIS toolbar, right click on it, then check the Web Toolbar box.
Once the upload process has finished, click on the Open Map button to navigate to the Felt map where your layers are being uploaded.
Supported layers
The “Add To Felt” QGIS Plugin supports uploading both vector and raster layers to Felt. You can find a full list of supported formats in the Upload Anything section.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Add to Felt QGIS plugin?
The Add to Felt plugin connects QGIS with Felt, enabling seamless data transfer between the two platforms. It bridges QGIS's analytical capabilities with Felt's collaboration features, allowing you to share your QGIS projects with colleagues and clients directly from QGIS.
Who can use this plugin?
The Add to Felt QGIS plugin is available to customers on Team or Enterprise plans. You'll need to sign up for a paid plan to use this feature.
How do I install the Add to Felt plugin?
You can install the plugin directly from the QGIS Plugins repository:
Open QGIS
Click on Plugins > Manage and install plugins... in the toolbar
Search for "Add to Felt"
Click Install
How do I sign into my Felt account from QGIS?
After installing the plugin, you can sign in by:
Opening the Web menu in the main toolbar
Selecting Sign In...
You'll be directed to the Felt website in your browser
Click Authorize when prompted to allow QGIS to perform actions on your behalf
Can I create a Felt account from within QGIS?
Yes! If you don't already have a Felt account, you'll have the option to create one during the sign-in process.
How do I access the plugin after installation?
You can access the Add to Felt plugin in two ways:
By clicking the Felt icon in the Web toolbar (if the icon doesn't appear, right-click on the main toolbar and check the "Web Toolbar" box)
Right-click on a layer > Export > Share layer to Felt...
How do I send my QGIS layers to Felt?
Your visible / selected layers will be uploaded to the Felt map when you open the plugin. You can also upload specific layers using the plugin by right clicking on a layer, hovering over Export, and selecting "Share layer to Felt..."
How do I view my map after uploading?
Once the upload process finishes, click the Open Map button to navigate directly to your Felt map where your layers are being uploaded.
What types of layers can I upload to Felt from QGIS?
The Add to Felt plugin supports both vector and raster layers. For a comprehensive list of supported formats, refer to Upload Anything.
Will my layer styling transfer to Felt?
The plugin transfers your visible layers from QGIS to Felt, though specific styling behavior may depend on the layer type and format.
What can I do with my map once it's in Felt?
After uploading your QGIS project to Felt, you can:
