Top GIS
Data Sources

Discover over 20 of the best GIS data sources to use in your projects and research

Remote Sensing
Mapping
Climate
Biodiversity
Elevation
Copernicus Open Access Hub
Remote Sensing

Copernicus Open Access Hub

Copernicus Open Access Hub provides free, high-resolution satellite imagery from the Sentinel satellite program.

DIVA-GIS
Biodiversity

DIVA-GIS

DIVA-GIS is a free geospatial data source offering global administrative boundaries, climate data, and biodiversity datasets. Ideal for GIS professionals, researchers, and conservationists, it provides GIS-ready formats like Shapefiles and GeoTIFFs

European Space Agency
Remote Sensing

European Space Agency

ESA Earth Observation Data provides free, high-resolution satellite imagery from the Sentinel missions, covering land, ocean, and atmosphere. With data for climate monitoring, disaster response, and GIS applications, it’s a top resource for researchers and professionals.

FAO GeoNetwork
BiodiversityClimate

FAO GeoNetwork

FAO GeoNetwork provides free, high-quality geospatial data for agriculture, food security, land use, and climate research. With global datasets, interactive maps, and GIS-ready formats, it’s an essential tool for researchers, policymakers, and sustainability experts.

EOS Data Analytics
BiodiversityRemote Sensing

EOS Data Analytics

EOS Data Analytics provides high-resolution satellite imagery, AI-driven remote sensing tools, and real-time environmental monitoring.

Geofabrik
Mapping

Geofabrik

Geofabrik provides free, structured OpenStreetMap (OSM) data extracts for GIS, navigation, and urban planning.

Google Earth Engine
Remote Sensing

Google Earth Engine

Google Earth Engine provides free, cloud-based access to satellite imagery, climate data, and geospatial analytics.

Global Administrative Areas
Mapping

Global Administrative Areas

Global Administrative Areas (GADM) provides free, high-resolution administrative boundary data for every country. With detailed subdivisions, multi-level GIS support, and global coverage, it’s a must-have resource for urban planning, policy research, and geospatial analysis.

Global Forest Watch
Biodiversity

Global Forest Watch

Global Forest Watch (GFW) is a free, real-time forest monitoring platform providing satellite data on deforestation, wildfires, and land use.

INSPIRE Geoportal
Mapping

INSPIRE Geoportal

INSPIRE Geoportal provides free, standardized geospatial data for Europe, including administrative boundaries, environmental monitoring, and transport networks.

LandsatLook Viewer
Remote Sensing

LandsatLook Viewer

LandsatLook Viewer is a free, easy-to-use tool for accessing Landsat satellite imagery. With decades of historical data, high-resolution multispectral images, and global coverage, it’s a top resource for GIS professionals and researchers.

MODIS
Remote Sensing

MODIS

MODIS provides free, global satellite data for climate monitoring, land cover analysis, and disaster response.

NASA Earthdata
Remote SensingClimate

NASA Earthdata

NASA Earthdata is a leading source of free, scientific-grade satellite data for climate, land, ocean, and atmospheric research. With access to MODIS, Landsat, GRACE, and other Earth observation satellites, it provides high-resolution, long-term datasets for GIS professionals and researchers.

Natural Earth
Mapping

Natural Earth

Natural Earth is a free and open-source GIS data source, providing high-quality vector and raster datasets for cartographers, researchers, and GIS professionals. With political boundaries, physical geography, and infrastructure data, it’s easy to use and well-organized. Available in multiple scales and standard formats, Natural Earth is a must-have for mapping and spatial analysis projects. Download it today!

OpenTopography
Elevation

OpenTopography

OpenTopography provides free, high-resolution elevation and LiDAR data for GIS, remote sensing, and environmental analysis.

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Mapping

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) provides free, high-quality geospatial data, including elevation models, topographic maps, and navigation resources.

OS Data Hub
Mapping

OS Data Hub

OS Data Hub provides free and premium geospatial data for Great Britain, including detailed maps, road networks, elevation models, and administrative boundaries.

OpenStreetMap
Mapping

OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap (OSM) is one of the best free and open-source geospatial data sources. With constantly updated roads, buildings, and land use data, OSM is perfect for GIS, urban planning, navigation, and research. It offers global coverage, multiple formats, and developer-friendly APIs. Whether you need offline maps, real-time updates, or detailed geographic features, OSM is an essential tool for spatial analysis.

Overture Maps
Mapping

Overture Maps

Overture Maps offers open, high-quality map data by integrating contributions from various organizations, ensuring comprehensive and accurate geospatial information.

USGS Earth Explorer
Remote SensingElevation

USGS Earth Explorer

USGS Earth Explorer is one of the best free sources for satellite imagery and geospatial data. With access to Landsat, Sentinel, MODIS, and elevation models, it provides high-quality data for GIS, environmental monitoring, and urban planning. Its extensive historical archive and multiple formats make it a valuable tool for professionals and researchers.

WorldClim
Climate

WorldClim

WorldClim provides free, high-resolution climate data, including temperature, precipitation, and future climate projections.

World Resources Institute
Climate

World Resources Institute

The World Resources Institute (WRI) provides free, high-quality environmental data for GIS, climate research, and sustainability projects.