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Vector Tiles Reader Built into QGIS 3.14 as Vector tile layers
QGIS 3.14 and later do the main job of Vector Tiles Reader natively, with Vector tile layers. You can use that instead of installing the plugin. Load Mapbox vector tiles from tile servers and MBTiles files as native vector tile layers, with styling and labels.
| Native feature | Vector tile layers |
|---|---|
| First release | QGIS 3.14 |
| Where to find it | Browser panel › Vector Tiles, or the Vector Tiles tab of the Data Source Manager (Ctrl+L) |
| Plugin | Vector Tiles Reader, last released 2019-12-31 |
| Plugin on QGIS 4 | Not QGIS 4 ready |
How to use Vector tile layers
- In the Browser panel, right-click Vector Tiles and choose New Generic Connection…
- Enter a name and the Source URL, such as http://example.com/{z}/{x}/{y}.pbf. Add a Style URL that points to a MapBox GL JSON style to style the layer when it loads.
- Double-click the connection, or drag it onto the map, to add the layer.
Sources: QGIS 3.14 changelog entry QGIS User Manual
A native feature can differ from the plugin in details. If you rely on a specific option, read the linked entry before you uninstall.
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