Overview
What is GeoServer?
GeoServer is a Java-based software server that lets you view and edit geospatial data.
In depth
A closer look at GeoServer
GeoServer is a Java-based software server that lets you view and edit geospatial data. GeoServer allows for great flexibility in map creation and data sharing by making use of open standards set forth by the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC). Implementing the Web Map Service (WMS) standard, GeoServer is able to make maps in a variety of output formats. A free mapping library, OpenLayers, is integrated into GeoServer, making map generation both quick and easy.The GeoServer app is built on Geotools, an open source Java GIS toolkit. GeoServer can display data on any of the popular mapping apps such as Google Maps, Google Earth, Yahoo Maps, and Microsoft Virtual Earth.
Requirements
System requirements
Windows (All Versions)
Verdict
Should you download GeoServer?
GeoServer runs on
Windows 10/11
and is available under the
OpenSource under LGPL
license
— the installer is 89.70 MB.
We’ve catalogued it under
Desktop Tools.
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At a glance
GeoServer specifications
- Last updated
- May 1, 2026
- Requirements
- Windows (All Versions)
- License
- OpenSource under LGPL
- Operating system
- Windows 10/11
- File size
- 89.70 MB
- Price
- Free
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