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What is ArcGIS Desktop?

Integrated collection of GIS software products; provides a standards-based platform for spatial analysis, data management, and mapping.

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Integrated collection of GIS software products; provides a standards-based platform for spatial analysis, data management, and mapping.


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Esri
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Esri is the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping. Since 1969, we have supported customers with geographic science and geospatial analytics, what we call The Science of Where. We take a geographic approach to problem-solving, brought to life by modern GIS technology.

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Ali K.
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Ali K.Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"ArcGIS Desktop is just what you need!"
The best Geographic information system help you to manage ,analyse your data with a wide range of features and connect these descriptive data to ...
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Verified UserMid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"GIS researcher with 3 years of experience"
ArcMap's ability to perform GIS analysis and data manipulation. Geomorphic mapping and editing features are effortless. It is user-friendly and ver...
SHOBHIT P.
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SHOBHIT P.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.0 out of 5
"GIS Anlsysis and digital image processing"
Python integration and various GIS and Remote Sensing tools
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Ali K.
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Geographic Information Systems Engineer
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about ArcGIS Desktop?

The best Geographic information system help you to manage ,analyse your data with a wide range of features and connect these descriptive data to geographic data and do your network ,location ,projection by simple tools and get a multi-type of maps as your needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArcGIS Desktop?

Really after a 7 years of experiences with many projects,I haven't found any downside in ArcGIS Desktop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArcGIS Desktop solving and how is that benefiting you?

ArcGIS Desktop make the analysis of data more easier when you connect the descriptive data to geographic feature data,by using a simple tools with multi function or creating a model builder that help you to saving time and more productive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about ArcGIS Desktop?

Despite its interface and limited customization options I must say that the cartographic capabilities of ArcGIS Desktop are truly impressive. The software offers configurations that eventually prove to be advantageous. Although it can be complex, at times it provides a range of features. The only downside is that it tends to slow down when dealing with datasets. Nevertheless even though it includes tools that I might not personally utilize I still consider it to be a choice for my work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArcGIS Desktop?

The access to features such as editing attachments and conducting analysis without an expensive Advanced license is quite limited. Additionally the online version comes with a cost, which often leads us to rely on partnerships, for access. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArcGIS Desktop solving and how is that benefiting you?

ArcGIS Desktop provides us with mapping tools that allow for analysis and visualization of our data. This enables us to make informed decisions and easily share our findings with colleagues. The user friendly interface simplifies navigation, while the powerful tools help save time in our tasks. I highly recommend giving it a try! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sukanta  D.
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What do you like best about ArcGIS Desktop?

The simplicity of arcgis dekstop is the best part of the software. Mainly the arctoolbox and operations are very simple and pre build. And various extension will be available to used here its very helpful Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArcGIS Desktop?

The software hang, sometime when It's overloaded and raster to points take time to load, its very difficult to beat this situation otherwise everything is fine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArcGIS Desktop solving and how is that benefiting you?

The genration of raster to points and analysis large data takes time in aecgis dekstop, so i think if it will be fixed helpful for every users

Thank you esri to make this software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about ArcGIS Desktop?

It has a charm that I personally enjoy. While it may not be as customizable, as programs I find that this actually helps me stay focused on my tasks. However what I love most about ArcGIS Desktop is its ability to create maps. It might not be the best in the market. It still allows me to add those final touches to my maps in a satisfying way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArcGIS Desktop?

I dislike its cost, which limits accessibility and makes collaboration difficult for departments. It can be frustrating when we have to rely on another department for account access. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArcGIS Desktop solving and how is that benefiting you?

They enable me to work offline, whichs essential for my fieldwork. The mapping and spatial analysis capabilities are exceptional. Help me make decisions for my business. It has definitely increased our efficiency and accuracy, in collecting and analyzing data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ML
GIS Specialist
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about ArcGIS Desktop?

It is the leading GIS software for a reason. It has all the tools you need for data management, analysis, and cartography. The most widely used GIS software expands beyond a desktop application with several online tools. While new iterations of the program are now available (ArcPro), ArcGIS Desktop remains a powerful GIS program I still use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArcGIS Desktop?

The look and style of its interface may seem outdated to some. It is less customizable as compared to other programs. My biggest dislike, however, is its cartographic ability. While still very good, I do find myself putting the final touches to my maps in ArcPro. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArcGIS Desktop solving and how is that benefiting you?

We use ArcGIS Desktop to edit our Field Maps collected data and manage our company's internal databases. We work with attachments a lot, and the Basic license for Desktop still allows us to edit features with attachments, while an Advanced license is needed in Pro. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rahul S.
RS
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What do you like best about ArcGIS Desktop?

As a landscape architect, Arcgis is providing a great help in understanding the regional setting as well as micro elements in landscape. I don't think any other competitors have such detailed data formats. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArcGIS Desktop?

Took some time in mastering the software.

Also I couldn't find the shortcuts in the beginning and dragged a lot in the process. But later, watched some YouTube tutorials and gained speed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArcGIS Desktop solving and how is that benefiting you?

It absolutely works well while trying the process of Ian Mcharg's land suitability analysis. Makes our life easy with analysing each maps in a very detailed manner. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about ArcGIS Desktop?

The GIS programme ArcGIS Desktop is simple to learn and clear. It is packed with a tonne of addons that make finding or completing network pieces incredibly quick. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArcGIS Desktop?

When compared to other software solutions, the level of customization it provides is inadequate. But its cartographic talents are where I am disappointed the most. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArcGIS Desktop solving and how is that benefiting you?

While creating an outstanding fibre optic wireline network, this tool aids me in locating the fibre network components. Thus helping me create a robus workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vaishnavi G.
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AutoCAD Engineer
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What do you like best about ArcGIS Desktop?

The advanced visualisation of satellite imagery through powerful management tools makes it easier to analyse and interpret data extensively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArcGIS Desktop?

The downside of ArcGIS is the storage process of data files as it does not allow to create files in the main frame. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArcGIS Desktop solving and how is that benefiting you?

The software has helped me correct ground elevation levels taken by GIS equipment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shreya B.
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Senior Software Engineer - Geospatial
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What do you like best about ArcGIS Desktop?

The built in toolboxes comes very handy whenever a new challenge is there for analysing geographical data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArcGIS Desktop?

There's nothing to dislike about. Just that, this product should continue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArcGIS Desktop solving and how is that benefiting you?

The filetration of data and segregation of spatial data into visual representation, which is understandable for any individual who does not belong from GIS domain. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SHOBHIT P.
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Project Scientist
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What do you like best about ArcGIS Desktop?

Python integration and various GIS and Remote Sensing tools Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ArcGIS Desktop?

It uses the single core of the PC processor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ArcGIS Desktop solving and how is that benefiting you?

Hydrology using SWAT model in ArcGIS desktop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.