Convert CSV to Points

Once the csv files are formatted properly, you can add them into QGIS.

1. Click on the "Layer" menu, mouse-over "Add Layer" and click on "Add Delimited Text Layer..." or click on the "Add Delimited Text Layer" icon in the left column of QGIS.

2. Here is an outline of the most common fields needed to be changed.
1. Browse - click on Browse and find the folder where the csv file is saved and open the file.
2. Layer name - the name of the CSV will show up here.
3. File format - depending on the version of QGIS you are using, you may need to verify the file format
4. Geometry definition - If you have x, y coordinates you will choose the "Point coordinates" option. Verify the X Field is pointing to your Longitude field and the Y Field is pointing to your Latitude Field. If you have a table with no x,y coordinates you will choose the "No Geometry" option
5. Layer settings - you will see a preview of the table. Verify everything on the table.

3. Click OK.