ArcGIS Pro allows you to use a wide variety of items from databases, file-based datasets, and web services. You can also add shared maps, layers, tools, and other items to your project. This topic provides an overview of the datasets and other items you can use. The items listed below are available in the Catalog pane, the catalog view, and the browse dialog box. The tables indicate whether the item can be created in ArcGIS Pro, displayed or edited in a map or table, added or imported to a project, and so on.
ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise portals
ArcGIS Pro supports many items that may be available from the active portal.
| Item | Create | Display (Read) | Edit (Write) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Big data file shares | No | Yes | No | You cannot add big data file shares directly to a map. Big data file shares are used as input to GeoAnalytics Tools. The analysis results from these tools are added to a map. You must have ArcGIS Enterprise 10.5 or later configured with a GeoAnalytics Server to use GeoAnalytics Tools. |
CAD drawings | No | Yes | No | The .zip file containing the CAD dataset is downloaded and extracted. |
Elevation layers | Yes | Yes | No | Elevation layers can be added to a scene as an elevation surface. When a web scene is published, local elevation surfaces used by the scene are published as an elevation layer. |
Feature layers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Layers and tables in a feature layer can be accessed. Feature collection layers can be used in the same manner as other feature layers. |
Feature layer views | No | Yes | No | Layers and tables in a feature layer view can be accessed. |
Feed layers | No | Yes | No | These layers are created using ArcGIS Analytics for IoT. |
Geoprocessing packages | Yes | Yes | No | The package is downloaded and unpacked. Layers in the package are added to a map if one is active when the package is added to the project. |
Imagery layers | Yes | Yes | No | For imagery layers published from a mosaic dataset, images in an imagery layer can also be accessed. |
KML layers | No | Yes | No | |
Layer files | No | Yes | No | The file is downloaded. A copy of the layer is added to a map. |
Layer packages | Yes | Yes | No | The package is downloaded and unpacked. A copy of the layer is added to a map. |
Layout files | No | Yes | No | The file is downloaded. A copy of the layout is added to the project. |
Locators | Yes | Yes | No | The locator is referenced by the project. |
Map image layers | Yes | Yes | No | Portal for ArcGIS 10.4 or ArcGIS Enterprise 10.5 or later is required to create a map image layer. Layers in a map image layer can be accessed if access to data is enabled. |
Map files | No | Yes | No | The file is downloaded. A copy of the map is added to the project. |
Map packages | Yes | No | No | The package is downloaded and unpacked. A copy of the map is added to the project. |
Mobile map packages | Yes | Yes | No | The package is downloaded and unpacked. A copy of the map is added to the project. |
Mobile scene packages | Yes | Yes | No | The package is downloaded and unpacked. A copy of the scene is added to the project. |
OGC Web Feature Service (WFS) feature layers | Yes | Yes | No | |
OGC Web Map Service (WMS) map image layers | Yes | Yes | No | Portal for ArcGIS 10.4 or ArcGIS Enterprise 10.5 or later is required to create an OGC WMS map image layer. |
OGC Web Map Tile Service (WMTS) tile layers | No | Yes | No | WMTS tile layers can be added to a map. |
Project packages | Yes | No | No | The package is downloaded, unpacked, and opened. |
Project templates | Yes | No | No | The package is downloaded, unpacked, and opened. |
Raster function templates | No | Yes | No | |
Report files | No | Yes | No | The file is downloaded. A copy of the report is added to the project. |
Route layers | Yes | Yes | No | |
Rule packages | No | No | No | |
Scene layers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Portal for ArcGIS 10.4 or 10.4.1 or ArcGIS Enterprise 10.5 or later with an ArcGIS Data Store tile cache data store is required to create a hosted scene layer. Layers in a scene layer can also be accessed. Editing for point and 3D object scene layers with associated feature layers is supported with layers hosted in ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise 10.6.1 and later. See Edit a scene layer with associated feature layer for details. |
Scene layer packages | Yes | Yes | No | The package is downloaded and a layer referencing the package is created in the map. |
Spatiotemporal layers | No | Yes | No | |
Spatiotemporal tables | No | Yes | No | |
Stream layers | No | Yes | No | |
Styles | No | Yes | No | The style file (.stylx) is downloaded and added to the project. |
Tables | Yes | Yes | Yes | Hosted tables can be created. Individual tables can also be accessed. Feature collection tables can be used in the same manner as other tables. |
Task files | No | Yes | No | The file is downloaded. A copy of the task is added to the project. |
Tile layers | Yes | Yes | No | Hosted tile layers can be created. Layers and tables in a tile layer can also be accessed if access to data is enabled. |
Tile packages | No | Yes | No |
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Vector tile layers | Yes | Yes | No | Vector tile layers can be created. |
Vector tile packages | Yes | Yes | No | The package is downloaded and a layer referencing the package is created in the map. |
Web maps | Yes | Yes | No | A copy of the map is added to the project. The map is linked to the original item. |
Web scenes | Yes | Yes | No | A copy of the scene is added to the project. The scene is linked to the original item. |
Web styles | Yes | Yes | No | |
Web tools | Yes | Yes | No |
Services
Connections can be created to ArcGIS Server server sites and to Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc. (OGC) WCS, WFS, WMS, and WMTS services.
Connections to ArcGIS Server can be created with user- or publisher-level privileges depending on the URL that is provided and the level of privileges that are allowed for your credentials. Once the connection is established, you can change the connection to have administrator-level privileges, if they are allowed for your credentials.
With ArcGIS Pro, you share web layers using the active portal. If you connect to a server associated with the active portal, you can access the hosted services associated with web layers; however, you will have access to the data only. Information determining how to draw the data on a map is defined in the web layer in the active portal and is not available when you access the service directly.
Additionally, map, feature, image, geocode, and geoprocessing services can also be published to a stand-alone ArcGIS Server server site.
The following information relates to services accessed from an ArcGIS Server, WCS, WFS, WMS, or WMTS connection:
| Item | Create | Display (Read) | Edit (Write) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ArcGIS feature services | Yes | Yes | Yes | Direct editing and querying is supported. Layers and tables in a feature service can also be accessed. |
ArcGIS geocoding services | Yes | Yes | No | |
ArcGIS geoprocessing services | Yes | Yes | No | |
ArcGIS globe services | No | Yes | No | A scene's ground can leverage elevation data provided by a globe service. |
ArcGIS image services | Yes | Yes | No | A scene's ground can leverage elevation data provided by appropriate image services. For imagery layers published from a mosaic dataset, images in an imagery layer can also be accessed. |
ArcGIS map services | Yes | Yes | No | Layers and tables in a map service can also be accessed if access to data is enabled. Dynamic layers in a dynamic map service are only supported when added from a web layer or when opening a web map. |
ArcGIS scene services | No | Yes | Yes | Editing for point and 3D object scene services with associated feature services is supported with services hosted in ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise 10.6.1 and later. See Edit a scene layer with associated feature layer for details. |
ArcGIS stream services | No | Yes | No | |
OGC Web Coverage Service (WCS) | No | Yes | No | |
OGC Web Feature Service (WFS) | No | Yes | No | |
OGC Web Map Service (WMS) | No | Yes | No | |
OGC Web Map Tile Service (WMTS) | No | Yes | No |
Geodatabase data
ArcGIS Pro supports file geodatabases and enterprise geodatabases. Versioning is supported in an enterprise geodatabase.
| Item | Create | Display (Read) | Edit (Write) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Geodatabase feature classes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Geodatabase feature datasets | Yes | Yes | No | The contents of the feature dataset are added to the map. |
Geodatabase geometric networks | No | Yes | No | Network classes are available for display only. They cannot be edited, opened, or analyzed. |
Geodatabase mosaic datasets | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Geodatabase network datasets | Yes | Yes | Yes | You can create a network dataset and edit its properties such as sources, travel mode, costs, restrictions and directions. You can also edit a network's source features and build the network. |
Geodatabase parcel fabrics | Yes | Yes | Yes | Parcel fabrics created in ArcGIS Pro can be edited if they're published as web feature layers that reference the registered data source. Add the web feature layer to the map to edit. |
Geodatabase raster datasets | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Geodatabase relationship classes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Creating a relationship class is supported using geoprocessing tools only. Attributed relationship class tables can be edited. |
Geodatabase tables | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Geodatabase terrains | Yes | Yes | Yes | Creating and editing a terrain is supported using geoprocessing tools only. In enterprise geodatabases, terrain datasets support traditional versioning. |
Geodatabase topologies | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Geodatabase utility networks | Yes | Yes | Yes | Utility networks can be edited if they're published as web feature layers that reference the registered data source. Add the web feature layer to the map to edit. |
ArcGIS Data Reviewer sessions | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Database data
ArcGIS Pro supports a number of database management systems, as well as SQLite databases and GeoPackage files.
| Item | Create | Display (Read) | Edit (Write) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Database feature classes | Yes | Yes | Yes* | Spatial tables and views that contain spatial columns are included. Spatial tables that are not views can be edited if they're published as web feature layers that reference registered data. Add the web feature layer to the map to edit the data. Views are not supported in SQLite databases or GeoPackage files. *You can edit feature classes in SQLite and GeoPackage files. For all other supported databases, you must publish an editable web feature layer. |
Database tables | Yes | Yes | Yes* | Nonspatial tables and views that do not contain a spatial column are included. Views are not supported in SQLite databases or GeoPackage files. *You can edit tables in SQLite and GeoPackage files. For all other supported databases, you must publish an editable web feature layer that contains at least one feature class and the table. |
Data stored in files
ArcGIS Pro supports several types of data that are stored in files.
| Item | Create | Display (Read) | Edit (Write) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Big Data Connection files | No | Yes | No | |
BIM File Workspace (.rvt) | No | Yes | No | |
CAD datasets (.dgn, .dwg, .dxf) | No | Yes | No | |
dBASE tables (.dbf) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Excel worksheets (.xls, .xlsx) | No | Yes | No | |
Function rasters (.afr) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Keyhole Markup Language files (.kml, .kmz) | No | Yes | No | |
LAS datasets (.las, .lasd, .zlas) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Motion imagery | No | Yes | No | See the list of supported formats that are available with Image Analyst. |
Raster datasets | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Raster products | No | Yes | No | |
Scene layer packages (.slpk, .spk) | Yes | Yes | No | |
Shapefiles (.shp) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Text tables (.csv, .txt) | No | Yes | No | |
Tile packages (.tpk, .tpkx) | Yes | Yes | No | |
TIN datasets | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Vector tile packages (.vtpk) | Yes | Yes | No |
Items that can be added to a project
These items created by ArcGIS Pro can be added to an existing project. A copy of the item is added to the project, or the item is referenced by the project.
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
ArcGIS Cloud Storage Folder connection (.acs) | Only raster datasets stored in this location can be used in the project. |
ArcGIS Huff Model (.huffmodel) | |
ArcGIS Segmentation Profile (.sgprofile) | |
ArcGIS Segmentation Target Group (.sgtargetgroup) | |
ArcGIS Server connection (.ags) | |
ArcGIS Statistical Data Collection (.sdcx) | |
Data Reviewer batch job (.rbj) | |
Data Reviewer workspace connection (.gdb) | |
Database connection (.sde) | Connections to enterprise geodatabases and databases are added to the project. |
File geodatabase (.gdb) | |
GeoPackage (.gpkg) | |
Geoprocessing package (.gpkx) | A tool is added to the project under Geoprocessing History. If the package contains data, a group layer is also added to the current map. |
Layer file (.lyrx) | A copy of the layer is added to the map. |
Layer package (.lpkx) | A copy of the layer is added to the map. |
Layout file (.pagx) | A copy of the layout is added to the project. Copies of maps in the layout file are also added to the project. |
Locator (.loc) | |
Map file (.mapx) | A copy of the map is added to the project. |
Map package (.mpkx) | A copy of the map is added to the project. |
Mobile geodatabase (.geodatabase) | Mobile geodatabases accessed from ArcGIS Pro are only supported for simple feature workflows. You can edit simple features and attributes, and undo and redo your editing operations. You can also edit feature relationships and file attachments. Workflows associated with advanced behavior, such as managing topology or network rules, are not supported. |
OGC WCS server connection (.wcs) | A copy of the connection is created in the home folder and added to the project. |
OGC WFS server connection (.wfs) | A copy of the connection is created in the home folder and added to the project. |
OGC WMS server connection (.wms) | A copy of the connection is created in the home folder and added to the project. |
OGC WMTS server connection (.wmts) | A copy of the connection is created in the home folder and added to the project. |
Python notebook (.ipynb) | |
Report files (.rptx) | A copy of the report is added to the project. Copies of maps in the report file are also added to the project. |
SQLite database (.sqlite) | |
Styles and mobile styles (.stylx) | |
Tasks (.esriTasks) | A copy of the task item is added to the project. |
Toolbox (geodatabase, .pyt, .tbx) | |
ArcGIS Workflow Manager (Classic) database connection (.jtc) |
Items that can be imported to a project
The original item is converted to the ArcGIS Pro format, and the converted item is added to the project or to a map in the project. A copy of the converted item is added to the project, or the converted item is referenced by the project. There is no link to the original item. These items were not created by ArcGIS Pro.
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
ArcGlobe documents (.3dd) | A scene is added to the project. It uses the 3D global view. |
ArcMap documents (.mxd) | A map for each data frame is added to the project. A layout is also added to the project. |
ArcScene documents (.sxd) | A scene is added to the project. It uses the 3D local view. |
Desktop styles (.style) | An ArcGIS Pro style file (.stylx) is created, saved in the project's home folder, and added to the project. |
Map packages (.mpk) | A map is added to the project. |
Mobile map packages (.mmpk) | A map is added to the project. |
Mobile scene packages (.mspk) | A scene is added to the project. |
Layer packages (.lpk) | A layer is added to a map or scene in the project. |
Layer files (.lyr) | A layer is added to a map or scene in the project. |
Files available in a project
Some files are available in a project to support your work. For example, XML files may contain metadata describing a series of items from one source.
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
Extensible markup language (.xml) |
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Rule package (.rpk) |
Files supported as inputs or outputs
These files can be used as inputs or outputs to ArcGIS Pro operations or geoprocessing tools. For example, you can import the spatial reference from the appropriate file type (.prj) to a feature class to define its coordinate system. These files are available on the browse dialog box but are not available in the Catalog pane or catalog view.
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
3D Studio (.3ds) | |
Adobe portable document format (.pdf) | |
ArcGIS Authorization (.ecp) | |
ArcGIS Server service definitions (.sd) | |
ASCII remap (.rmp) | |
Bitmap (.bmp) | |
Collada (.dae) | |
Colormap (.clr) | |
Compressed archive (.z, .zip) | |
Calculate field expression (.exp, .cal) | |
Enhanced metafile (.emf) | |
Esri Classifier Definition (.ecd) | |
Esri Classification Schema (.ecx) | |
Executable (.exe) | |
Exploratory analysis tool (.eat) | Learn how to use these files to share configurations for exploratory analysis tools between projects and users. |
Extensible stylesheet language transformation (.xsl, .xslt) | |
FDP (.fdp) | |
FME Workbench (.fmw) | The appropriate extension must be enabled. |
GeoJSON (.geojson) | |
Geoprocessing package (.gpk) | |
GL Transmission format binary (.glb) | |
GL Transmission format (.gltf) | |
GPS exchange format (.gpx) | |
Graphics interchange format (.gif) | |
HyperText markup language (.html) | |
JavaScript object notation (.json) | |
Joint photographic experts group (.jpeg) | |
Label expression (.lxp) | |
Locator package (.gcpk) | |
Maplex abbreviation dictionary (.dic) | |
MS-DOS Command (.com) | |
NetCDF dataset (.nc) | |
OpenFlight (.flt) | |
OpenSceneGraph binary (.osgb) | |
Oriented imagery catalog (.oic) | |
Portable network graphic (.png) | |
Python script (.py) | |
Query expression (.exp) | |
R script (.r) | Learn about using R scripts in ArcGIS Pro. |
Random forest classification (.rfm) | |
Raster function template (.rft.xml) | |
Raster catalogs | Migrate raster catalogs to geodatabase mosaic datasets. |
Scalable vector graphic (.svg) | |
Service definition (.sd) | |
SketchUp (.skp) | |
Spatial Analyst signature (.gsg) | |
Spatial reference (.prj) | |
Spatial weights matrix (.swm) | |
Tile package (.tpk) | |
Topology rule (.rul) | |
UAV/UAS Camera (.cam) | |
Virtual Reality Modeling Language (.wrl) | |
Wavefront object (.obj) | |
Windows batch (.batj) | |
World (.wld) | |
World 3D (.wld3) |