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title: "Add a map to desktop GIS | Guides | Maps apis | Maps platform"
description: "Load MapTiler maps in QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, and other GIS software."
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# Add a map to desktop GIS

Most desktop GIS software can load a MapTiler map as [WMTS](https://docs-beta-4y5.pages.dev/guides/how-maps-work/formats/wmts/) or as XYZ tiles. You’ll find both URLs in the **Share** dialog under **Use map in other ways**. WMTS is available on paid plans.

## QGIS

-   **MapTiler QGIS plugin:** the simplest option. It adds MapTiler maps to QGIS directly. See [how to add and print maps with MapTiler QGIS plugin](https://docs-beta-4y5.pages.dev/guides/qgis/print/).
-   **WMTS:** see [WMTS in QGIS](https://docs-beta-4y5.pages.dev/guides/how-maps-work/formats/wmts/#qgis).
-   **XYZ tiles:**
    1.  In the **Browser** panel, right-click **XYZ Tiles** and select **New Connection**.
    2.  Enter a name, paste the XYZ tiles URL into **URL**, and click **OK**.
    3.  Double-click the new connection to add it to your map.

## ArcGIS Pro

Use WMTS. See [WMTS in ArcGIS Pro](https://docs-beta-4y5.pages.dev/guides/how-maps-work/formats/wmts/#arcgis).

## Other GIS software

Any GIS software that supports WMTS or XYZ tiles can load MapTiler maps. Look for the option to add a WMTS or XYZ tile layer, then paste the URL from the sharing dialog.