3D GIS

Transform decision-making with the clarity of 3D mapping

Uncover the full potential of geospatial data with Esri's 3D geographic information system (GIS) mapping software. Use a variety of data formats and open standards to gain deeper understanding and insights with realistic visualizations and advanced analytics. Many industries such as urban planning; architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC); and government are driving smarter decisions with 3D GIS.

Build realistic visualizations to enhance analysis

Create detailed 3D scenes to visualize complex geospatial data, resulting in faster and more precise analysis and improved awareness.

Communicate effectively with greater dimension

Enhance collaboration and engagement with non-GIS users and GIS professionals by sharing compelling 3D visuals of natural and built environments.

Improve decision-making through greater insights

Interact with 3D content in realistic and immersive experiences to gain clarity, evaluate decisions, and establish sustainable workflows.

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Discover more dimensions with geospatial data

3D GIS provides organizations with a deep understanding of the world through realistic visualizations, insightful analysis, and immersive experiences.

A system for 3D geospatial mapping

ArcGIS is powerful 3D mapping software that enables industries to get more from their 3D data.

Interoperable

ArcGIS offers an open and flexible framework, ensuring data interoperability and compatibility.
Responsive

ArcGIS handles and streams massive amounts of diverse 3D data types and formats quickly and responsively.
Accurate

Experience unparalleled data visualization and analysis capabilities with precise and immersive visualizations.
Engaging

Foster a new level of engagement and collaboration with the power of striking visualizations and interactive tools.
Open standards

ArcGIS supports a wide array of data formats and services, including Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards.

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Discover new dimensions of understanding with 3D GIS capabilities

ArcGIS is a leading geospatial system that enables 3D GIS. It includes an integrated 3D system of record that creates smart environments and provides a foundation for living digital twins.

Content and data management
Visualization
Analysis
Immersive experiences

Content and data management

ArcGIS supports a wide range of data formats and open standards to ensure interoperability across systems, software, and devices. Maximize the full potential of your data by gaining 3D spatial context to plan scenarios, deliver projects, and perform analysis with greater precision.

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Visualization

Create realistic 3D digital representations to simplify complex issues and explain them to stakeholders such as decision-makers and community members. ArcGIS enables you to create a visual narrative that increases understanding, encourages collaboration, and helps establish consensus among stakeholders.

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Analysis

Perform advanced three-dimensional analysis to maximize the potential of your geospatial data. With ArcGIS, you can analyze complex geometry, automate shape and pattern recognition, and extract insights at scale by leveraging deep learning, resulting in faster and smarter data-driven decisions.

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Immersive experiences

Drive deeper engagement and interactions with advanced 3D capabilities and seamless integrations. ArcGIS powers 3D and XR experiences that allow users to explore and analyze spatial relationships in an intuitive way across a variety of devices, dashboards, and apps.

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Create a foundation for living digital twins

Digital twins are representations of real-world objects and their processes and relationships. GIS technology supports digital twins for social, natural, and built environments by integrating a variety of digital content. Governments and private industries implement digital twins to automate and optimize critical systems and operations.

ArcGIS and its 3D capabilities enable digital twins by managing data, linking transactions, creating realistic visualizations, and performing analytics through an integrated 3D system of record. ArcGIS integrates information models with the context of location, which creates the foundation for living digital twins that foster sustainable workflows and addresses complex challenges.

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The latest in 3D GIS

Read about the latest advancements in 3D GIS technologies and techniques from our industry experts.

A tale of two sessions—digital twins large and small

Read about how organizations are creating digital twins ranging from building scale to city scale.

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Vegetation encroachment analysis in 3D using deep learning

Discover how recent advancements in deep learning combined with pretrained models can lower maintenance costs.

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Use ArcGIS Living Atlas 3D OpenStreetMap layers to add context to scenes

Add context to an existing scene with buildings using the OpenStreetMap 3D Buildings layer.

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Introducing ArcGIS Reality

Learn how ArcGIS Reality Studio and ArcGIS Reality for ArcGIS Pro can be leveraged for large-area 3D reality mapping.

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360 VR: Create and View 360 VR Experiences on the Web

Discover how 360 VR—Esri's lightweight, all-in-one solution—makes it easy to create 360 VR experiences from web scenes.

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Problem-solving with a geographic approach

Learn what the geographic approach is and how industry leaders are using it to make sound, strategic decisions.

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