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How to Georeference an Image — Easy GIS Tutorial

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Apr 18, 2026
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Got an old map, a PDF floor plan, or any image with a spatial component? Here's how to place it in the exact right location on a real map — using georeferencing in Atlas. Not geocoding (that's for spreadsheets and addresses) — this is specifically for image-based data like PNG, JPEG, and PDF files that need to be pinned to real-world coordinates. Example used: an old New York City map placed on top of modern Manhattan. 🗺️ Try Atlas for free → https://app.atlas.co/login ▶️ Watch next → https://youtu.be/AWVLK4rtfhw?si=Mwikndj1rkXrUbNX 0:00 Intro — georeferencing vs geocoding 0:19 What is georeferencing? 0:32 Uploading your image 0:44 Georeferencing process 1:17 Setting control points 2:11 Checking the overlay 2:30 Result on map view #GIS #Georeferencing #GISTutorial #NoCodeGIS #MapData

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