QGIS

Orthomosaics

Spexi provides WMTS and XYZ tile service URLs that allow you to stream orthomosaics directly into QGIS.

Authentication in QGIS

Spexi tile services require HTTP header-based authentication.

You will configure:

• Header Key: x-api-key

• Header Value: YOUR_API_KEY

This applies to both WMTS and XYZ connections.

Add Spexi Orthomosaics as a WMTS Layer

1

Create a WMTS Connection

• In the Browser panel, right-click WMS/WMTS

• Select New Connection

2

Enter WMTS Connection Details

In the connection dialog:

• Name: Any descriptive name (e.g., Spexi WMTS)

• URL: Paste your Spexi WMTS URL exactly as provided

Example:

https://world.spexi.com/developer-api/mapi/v1/org/ORG_ID/layer/LAYER_ID/raster-tile/WebMercatorQuad/WMTSCapabilities.xml

3

Add Authentication

• Under Authentication, click the green ➕ icon

• Create a new configuration:

  • Type: API Header

• Add:

  • Header Key: x-api-key

  • Header Value: YOUR_API_KEY

• Save the configuration and select it in the dropdown

4

Add the WMTS Layer to the Map

• In the Browser, expand WMS/WMTS

• Select your new Spexi connection

• Choose the available layer

• Drag it into your map

If the map looks blank, right-click the layer → Zoom to Layer(s)

Add Spexi Orthomosaics as an XYZ Tile Layer

1

Create an XYZ Tile Connection

• In the Browser panel, right-click XYZ Tiles

• Select New Connection

2

Enter XYZ Connection Details

In the connection dialog:

• Name: Any descriptive name (e.g., Spexi XYZ)

• URL: Paste your Spexi XYZ URL exactly as provided

Example:

https://world.spexi.com/developer-api/mapi/v1/org/ORG_ID/layer/LAYER_ID/raster-tile/WebMercatorQuad/{z}/{x}/{y}.png

3

Add Authentication

• Under Authentication, click the green ➕ icon

• Create a new configuration:

  • Type: API Header

• Add:

  • Header Key: x-api-key

  • Header Value: YOUR_API_KEY

• Save the configuration and select it in the dropdown

4

Add the XYZ Layer to the Map

• In the Browser, expand XYZ Tiles

• Drag your Spexi XYZ connection into the map

• If needed, right-click → Zoom to Layer(s)