How to Add Points with Coordinates in QGIS

Quick summary

This demo shows how to add points with coordinates in QGIS using the Add X/Y Fields to Layer tool from the Processing Toolbox. You will place points on a map, assign IDs, and extract their coordinates into an attribute table for spatial analysis.

Steps

1. In the left panel, select the layer with the geometry type Point to add points to the map.
2. Click the Toggle Editing button at the top to start editing the layer.
3. Click the Add Point tool to enable point placement.
4. Move your cursor over the map and click to place a point at your desired location.
5. Enter an ID number for identification in the dialog, then click OK. Repeat to add as many points as needed.
6. Once done, go to the top menu, click Processing, then select Toolbox.
7. In the Toolbox search box, search for and select Add X/Y Fields to Layer.
8. Choose your point layer name as the input layer.
9. Select your coordinate system for the output.
10. Click Run to execute the tool.
11. Go to the newly added layer in your Layers panel.
12. Right-click it and select Open Attribute Table to view the results.
13. Your points now have coordinates successfully added as X/Y fields in the attribute table.