 Mapping in QGIS, setting a map projection. Perhaps you are starting a new QGIS project and know you will be working with data from a specific region. You may want to change the coordinate system to ensure you are working with the most accurate representation of the area. To change the projection of your map, click on the current coordinate system in the bottom right corner. You can search for your desired coordinate system in the search bar, or use the drop-down arrows under pre-defined coordinate reference system to scroll through the available geographic and projected coordinate systems. Once you have found your desired coordinate system, click on it, select Apply, and click on OK. You may receive a pop-up window asking which transformation you would like to apply. Select your desired transformation and click OK. All layers that you add to your map will now be projected on the fly to your desired coordinate system. For more information on QGIS, visit the UTM Library QGIS playlist.