Create image using raster photo layer with vector shapefile overlaid (landuse)

Question

I am a beginner with QGIS.

I have a raster aerial photo and wish to overlay a vector shapefile (I have already created) showing polygons of land use.

Can this be done in QGIS, or do I need to use photoshop?

Answer 1

If we assume that your vector layer is in the right projection and digitised correctly, then your raster must be georeferenced. In QGIS you will need to use the Georeferencer-plugin along with a map-service open (like Google Satellite) within QGIS map canvas. Now you go read the rest.