Mergin Maps has grown a lot over the past year. It is no longer just a simple data collection app. In this talk, we will look at the new features in the 2025/26 release. We will cover updates to the mobile app, the QGIS plugin, the server, and our developer tools.
First, we look at high-precision surveying. If you use external GNSS receivers, you will see how the app now handles orthometric heights and geoid separation. We also added support for more Bluetooth devices.
Next, we will show two highly requested features: map sketching and photo sketching. Field workers can now draw freehand directly on the map. They can also draw on photos with color codes. This helps them record exactly what they see on site.
On the server side, we are introducing "Share Maps via URL" and Single Sign-On (SSO) for Enterprise users. We also completely rewrote the sync process in the QGIS plugin and Python API. If you have ever seen timeout errors during bulk uploads or when multiple people sync at the same time, we will explain how the new system fixes this.
Finally, we look at new form features. You can now use HTML and conditional fields. You set these up directly in QGIS, without needing any extra plugins.
Whether you set up projects for field teams or write code using our API, this talk will help you get the most out of Mergin Maps this year.