Released on February 27, 2025, Global Mapper Pro v26.1.0 Build 021825 (x64) from Blue Marble Geographics elevates GIS workflows with refined AI tools, streamlined interfaces, and enhanced point cloud processing, making it essential for spatial analysts, surveyors, and environmental professionals handling diverse datasets.
Key Highlights
- Revamped Digitizer Toolset – Consolidated create, edit, and advanced vector tools into a dockable panel for intuitive feature manipulation; legacy toolbars remain accessible.
- Online Data Source UI Overhaul – Tabbed interface with ‘Popular’ previews for quick access to sources like OpenStreetMap and Sentinel; premium tabs for high-res data with easy account integration.
- Text File Import Enhancements – Dropdowns replace radio buttons, custom delimiters, and improved X/Y/Z column handling for faster ASCII data loading.
- 3D Viewer Expansions – Explicit camera positioning, saved 3D views, and extended Feature Info Tool for raster/terrain pixel queries without 2D switching.
- Scripting Toolbar Addition – Quick access to script creation, editing, and favorites for efficient Global Mapper/Python automation.
- Point Cloud Classification – Pro edition’s manual toolset now more intuitive; deep learning model fine-tuning for custom AI-based classification.
- Map Layout Control Center – Streamlined element management with better customization for professional cartographic outputs.
System Requirements
- Windows 11/10/8.1/7 64-bit
- Multi-core Intel/AMD processor
- 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB+ recommended)
- 1 GB free disk space