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title: "Georeferencer | Guides"
description: "Visually assign geographic locations to digital images and maps."
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> For AI agents: a documentation index is available at [/llms.txt](https://docs-qmgv.pages.dev/llms.txt). Markdown versions of all pages are available by appending .md to any URL.

# Georeferencer

To georeference an object means to assign it a precise location on Earth. Our **Georeferencer** tool provides a simple interface to do so, allowing you to visually assign location to your digital imagery like scanned maps, floor plans, or drone photos.

**Georeferencer** supports setting control points against a reference map to define the geographic location (latitude and longitude) and scale of your image. Once georeferenced, the file is automatically tiled into [raster map tiles](https://docs.maptiler.com/guides/general/raster-vs-vector-map-tiles-what-is-the-difference-between-the-two-data-types/) and hosted in your account, ready for use in any map or via API.

👉 [**How to georeference your image**](https://docs-qmgv.pages.dev/guides/georeferencer/get-started/)

## On-prem georeferencing

If you’re looking for an on-prem rather than cloud-based georeferencing solution, check out [MapTiler Engine](https://docs-qmgv.pages.dev/guides/map-tiling-hosting/data-processing/getting-started/). It’s a powerful desktop alternative that allows you to process large amounts of data locally. It also provides advanced options like manual fine-tuning of coordinates and cutline, multi-image processing, transformation method selection, and customizable output formats.