TerrSet liberalGIS (formly known as Terrset GIS)

 About TerrSet liberalGIS (formly known as Terrset GIS)

Free for all users, as of December 2024

TerrSet GIS has become free software, and therefore you no longer need a SFU site license to access it.

TerrSet liberaGIS is the new free version of the TerrSet/IDRISI software, released on December 2, 2024. It includes significant updates and improvements. This 20th release, made possible by the merger of Clark Labs with Clark Center for Geospatial Analytics, makes the software free to all users. The freeware software is named “liberaGIS,” derived from the Esperanto word “liberagis” meaning liberated, set free.

An integrated geospatial software system

TerrSet is an integrated geospatial software system for monitoring and modeling the earth system for sustainable development. The TerrSet system incorporates the IDRISI GIS Analysis and IDRISI Image Processing tools along with a constellation of vertical applications.

Read the Q&A page to learn more. 

 Technical support & resources

The Clark Center for Geospatial Analytics (formly Clark Labs) provides technical support on the web, including a user forum, technical notes, and software patches and updates.

Here are the resources below to explore the possibilities of making world-class geospatial technology available to everyone!

System requirements

  • Windows 8.1 and above, or Windows Server 2008 and above 
  • Microsoft ACE 2010 or Microsoft Office 2010 or later
  • 1.3 GB hard drive space for application 
  • 7.5 GB hard drive space for tutorial data 
  • 8 GB RAM, 16 GB or more recommended 
  • HD display (1920×1080) or greater recommended 
  • TerrSet is not designed to run natively on Linux or MacOS. 

Resources

Download the latest version of Terrset liberaGIS

Release, installation, and other information:

  • For more information on releases and functionality, check out the TerrSet liberaGIS releases information. 
  • For more information on installation, please see the TerrSet liberaGIS Installation Guide. 
  • For comprehensive reference can also be found in the Terrset liberaGIS Manual.
  • Instructional exercises can also be found in the TerrSet liberaGIS Tutorial.

 Questions about installation

If you have questions about the installation process, please send an email to gis-software@sfu.ca.