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TAF Italia - Cadastral reference points, ready for QGIS

Automatically download and convert the Reference Points (TAF) published by the Italian Revenue Agency into WGS84 coordinates, ready to import into QGIS.

TAF Italia automates the download of the cadastral Reference Points (TAF) published by the Italian Revenue Agency, converting the historical Cassini-Soldner and Gauss-Boaga coordinates into the modern WGS84 system and exporting everything to CSV, ready for use in QGIS.

It includes a visual editor for local origins, automatic generation of links to the official reference sheets, and dedicated map theming (green triangles and labels) on an interactive OpenStreetMap base, making it easy to spot the reference points of your area of interest at a glance.

Key Features

Automatic download

Downloads Reference Points directly from the Italian Revenue Agency services, with no manual steps on external portals.

Coordinate conversion

Automatically converts from Cassini-Soldner and Gauss-Boaga to the WGS84 system, reducing the risk of manual errors.

Interactive OSM map

Displays reference points on an OpenStreetMap base, with dedicated symbology (green triangles and labels) and direct links to the reference sheets.

CSV export

Exports data in CSV format, ready for direct import into QGIS or other GIS software.

AEO / FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about TAF Italia

What are Reference Points (TAF)?
They are cadastral reference points (Auxiliary Fiducial Terminals) published by the Italian Revenue Agency, used to georeference cadastral surveys in Italy.
What coordinate conversions does TAF Italia perform?
It automatically converts the historical Cassini-Soldner and Gauss-Boaga coordinates into the modern WGS84 reference system.
In which format does it export the data?
In CSV, ready to be imported directly into QGIS or any other GIS software.
Are there any known limitations?
Yes: conversions between historical reference systems may occasionally produce outlier points, so it is always recommended to verify the results before using them in production.

Try TAF Italia

Open source plugin, installable directly from the official QGIS plugin repository.

Install from QGIS Plugin Repository Source code on GitHub