[Qgis-user] How to convert ECW using open source packages into something else?

[Simon Cropper]

On 04/08/15 13:58, Andre Joost wrote:
> Am 04.08.2015 um 05:45 schrieb Simon Cropper:
>
>>
>> My first question is, what is a good alternative to ECW files for use on
>> QGIS?
>
> Geotiff should always work on QGIS. BTW, write support for ECW is 
> still limited without a license.
>

OK. GeoTiff sound good.

>>
>> The second question, how do I convert the ECW file into this format
>> without using a propriety software package?
>
> Ubuntugis still holds ecw packages for GDAL 1.10 on raring, quantal, 
> precise and lucid. So you can set up a virtual box inside your OS with 
> one of those ubuntu versions, and install GDAL 1.10 with ECW support 
> inside it to convert ecw files to Geotiff format. Data exchange 
> between the virtual box and your host OS is possible with shared folders.

OK. Thanks.

>
> HTH,
> André Joost
>
>
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Cheers Simon
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