Get familiar with the ArcGIS Pro 3D environment and learn a variety of techniques to create and enhance 3D scenes.Goals Link 3D scenes and 2D maps to enable side-by-side visualization. Extrude 2D features based on an attribute. Apply photorealistic symbology, light, and shadow. Share a 3D scene as a map layout.

An exercise to introduce mapping in 2D and 3D in ArcGIS Online using the map viewer and the scene viewer.

The Terrain 3D layer provides global elevation for your work in 3D.What can you do with this layer?Use this layer to visualize your maps and layers in 3D using applications like the Scene Viewer in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro. Show me how1) Working with Scenes in ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Online Scene Viewer2) Select an appropriate basemap or use your own3) Add your unique 2D and 3D data layers to the scene. Your data are simply added on the elevation. If your data have defined elevation (z coordinates) this information will be honored in the scene4) Share your work as a Web Scene with others in your organization or the publicDataset Coverage To see the coverage of various datasets comprising this service, click here.This layer is part of a larger collection of elevation layers. For more information, see the Elevation Layers group on ArcGIS Online.

3D buildings. This dataset is a 3D building multipatch created using lidar point cloud bare earth points and building points to create a normalized data surface. Some areas have limited data. The lidar dataset redaction was conducted under the guidance of the United States Secret Service. All data returns were removed from the dataset within the United States Secret Service redaction boundary except for classified ground points and classified water points.The scene layer complies with the Indexed 3D Scene layer (I3S) format. The I3S format is an open 3D content delivery format used to disseminate 3D GIS data to mobile, web, and desktop clients.

Click here to open the ArcGIS Online 3D Map Viewer and work through the examples shown belowTo add 3D data to ArcGIS Online you will need a login for an ArcGIS Online account. We would recommend that you use a free schools subscription (full functionality) or the free public account (reduced functionality).Login to ArcGIS OnlineSearch for layers in ArcGIS Online:

Mature Support Notice: This item is in mature support as of December 2024. See blog for more information.This 3D scene layer presents OpenStreetMap (OSM) trees data hosted by Esri. Esri created buildings and trees scene layers from the OSM Daylight map distribution, which is supported by Facebook and others. The Daylight map distribution has been sunsetted and data updates supporting this layer are no longer available. You can visit openstreetmap.maps.arcgis.com to explore a collection of maps, scenes, and layers featuring OpenStreetMap data in ArcGIS. You can review the 3D Scene Layers Documentation to learn more about how the building and tree features in OSM are modeled and rendered in the 3D scene layers, and see tagging recommendations to get the best results. OpenStreetMap is an open collaborative project to create a free editable map of the world. Volunteers gather location data using GPS, local knowledge, and other free sources of information and upload it. The resulting free map can be viewed and downloaded from the OpenStreetMap site: www.OpenStreetMap.org. Esri is a supporter of the OSM project.Note: This layer is supported in Scene Viewer and ArcGIS Pro 3.0 or higher.

A style containing 34 assorted 3D people models for use in large-scale visualizations, providing vertical context.To Match Layer Symbology to Style in ArcGIS Pro, populate a person_type text field to match the values shown below. Next, copy these values to a table, then join the height value(s) to the people points for use in pop-ups or charts. person_type name height_m height_feet height_inches

Man 1 Gerald 1.7899 5 10.47

Man 2 Ethan 1.8879 6 2.33

Man 3 Cliff 1.7015 5 6.99

Man 4 Dustin 1.7965 5 10.73

Man 5 Jorge 1.8787 6 1.96

Man 6 Phillip 1.6752 5 5.95

Man 7 Dmitri 1.71 5 7.32

Man 8 Luke 1.793 5 10.59

Man 9 Carlos 1.7028 5 7.04

Man 10 Jimmy 1.7625 5 9.39

Man 11 Helmut 1.8331 6 0.17

Man 12 Guy 1.812 5 11.34

Man 13 Leon 1.8219 5 11.73

Man 14 Matthias 1.753 5 9.02

Man 15 Kendrick 1.8787 6 1.96

Man 16 Seth 1.8272 5 11.94

Man 17 Gomer 1.8982 6 2.73

Man 18 Robert 1.7853 5 10.29

Man 19 Jack 1.779 5 10.04

Man 20 Andy 1.8794 6 1.99

Man 21 Hamish 1.67 5 5.75

Man 22 Felix 1.86 6 1.23

Man 23 Adrian 1.75 5 8.90

Woman 1 Greta 1.5371 5 0.52

Woman 2 Simone 1.6366 5 4.43

Woman 3 Alison 1.679 5 6.10

Woman 4 Felicia 1.7433 5 8.63

Woman 5 Jessica 1.7322 5 8.20

Woman 6 Claire 1.6405 5 4.59

Woman 7 Maude 1.7795 5 10.06

Woman 8 Jenny 1.659 5 5.31

Woman 9 Diane 1.67 5 5.75

Woman 10 Carla 1.75 5 8.90

Woman 11 Lauren 1.69 5 6.54

Mature Support Notice: This item is in mature support as of December 2024. A new version of this item is available for your use. Esri recommends updating your maps and apps to use the new version. See blog for more information.This 3D scene layer presents OpenStreetMap (OSM) buildings data hosted by Esri. Esri created buildings and trees scene layers from the OSM Daylight map distribution, which is supported by Facebook and others. The Daylight map distribution has been sunsetted and data updates supporting this layer are no longer available. You can visit openstreetmap.maps.arcgis.com to explore a collection of maps, scenes, and layers featuring OpenStreetMap data in ArcGIS. You can review the 3D Scene Layers Documentation to learn more about how the building and tree features in OSM are modeled and rendered in the 3D scene layers, and see tagging recommendations to get the best results.OpenStreetMap is an open collaborative project to create a free editable map of the world. Volunteers gather location data using GPS, local knowledge, and other free sources of information and upload it. The resulting free map can be viewed and downloaded from the OpenStreetMap site: www.OpenStreetMap.org. Esri is a supporter of the OSM project.Note: This layer is supported in Scene Viewer and ArcGIS Pro 3.0 or higher.

The Terrain 3D layer provides global elevation surface to use as a ground in ArcGIS 3D applications.What can you do with this layer? Use this layer to visualize your maps and layers in 3D using applications like the Scene Viewer in ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro.Show me how1) Working with Scenes in ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Online Scene Viewer2) Select an appropriate basemap or use your own3) Add your unique 2D and 3D data layers to the scene. Your data are simply added on the elevation. If your data have defined elevation (z coordinates) this information will be honored in the scene4) Share your work as a Web Scene with others in your organization or the publicDataset CoverageTo see the coverage and sources of various datasets comprising this elevation layer, view the World Elevation Coverage Map. Additionally, this layer contains data from Vantor’s Precision 3D Digital Terrain Models for parts of the globe.This layer is part of a larger collection of elevation layers. For more information, see the Elevation Layers group on ArcGIS Online.

Click here to open the ArcGIS Online 3D Map Viewer and work through the examples shown belowTo add 3D data to ArcGIS Online you will need a login for an ArcGIS Online account. We would recommend that you use a free schools subscription (full functionality) or the free public account (reduced functionality).Login to ArcGIS OnlineChoose a location that you would like to visit and a create a 3D tour

A polygon feature representing detailed building footprints providing a detailed footprint for each building in the City over 100 square feet in size. Footprints are segmented along breaks in rooftop elevations if multiple elevations exist. This data contains building base elevation, roof top elevation, and the height (the difference from roof top to base).

The TopoBathy 3D layer provides a global seamless topography (land elevation) and bathymetry (water depths) surface to use as a ground in ArcGIS 3D applications.What can you do with this layer?This layer is meant to be used as a ground in ArcGIS Online Web Scenes, ArcGIS Earth, and ArcGIS Pro to help visualize your maps and data in 3D.How do I use this layer?In the ArcGIS Online Web Scene Viewer:Sign-in with ArcGIS Online accountOn the Designer toolbar, click Add LayersClick Browse layersand choose Living Atlas.Search for TopoBathy 3DAdd TopoBathy 3D (Elevation Layer)The TopoBathy 3D will get added under Ground.Change basemap to OceansOptionally, add any other operational layers to visualize in 3D In ArcGIS Pro:Ensure you are logged in with an ArcGIS Online accountOpen a Global SceneOn the Map tab, click Add Data > Elevation Source LayerUnder Portal, click Living Atlas and search for TopoBathy 3DSelect TopoBathy 3D (Elevation Layer) and click OKThe TopoBathy 3D will get added under GroundOptionally, remove other elevation layers from ground and choose the desired basemap Dataset CoverageTo see the coverage and sources of various datasets comprising this elevation layer, view the World Elevation Coverage Map. Additionally, this layer contains data from Vantor’s Precision 3D Digital Terrain Models for parts of the globe.This layer is part of a larger collection of elevation layers. For more information, see the Elevation Layers group on ArcGIS Online.

ArcGIS 3D scene layer created from the city of Boulder's 2013 LiDAR multipatch building data. For 3D buildings outside the city of Boulder, please see OpenStreetMap 3D Buildings.

1) Measure how far it is from London to Sydney in Australia2) Navigate to Mount Vesuvius and use the dynamic contouring tool

Downloadable multipatch shapefile of 3D buildings created using the city of Boulder's 2013 LiDAR data.

Freely contribute ideas, content, and direction to this initiative which started out of a simple desire to see 3D buildings in the Perimeter Center area of Dunwoody, Georgia.

Mature Support Notice: This item is in mature support as of December 2024. See blog for more information.This web scene features OpenStreetMap (OSM) 3D buildings and trees layers hosted by Esri. Esri created the 3D scene layers of buildings and trees from the OSM Daylight map distribution, which is supported by Facebook and others. The Daylight map distribution has been sunsetted and data updates supporting the layers in this scene are no longer available. You can visit openstreetmap.maps.arcgis.com to explore a collection of maps, scenes, and layers featuring OpenStreetMap data in ArcGIS. You can review the 3D Scene Layers Documentation to learn more about how the building and tree features in OSM are modeled and rendered in the 3D scene layers, and see tagging recommendations to get the best results.OpenStreetMap is an open collaborative project to create a free editable map of the world. Volunteers gather location data using GPS, local knowledge, and other free sources of information and upload it. The resulting free map can be viewed and downloaded from the OpenStreetMap site: www.OpenStreetMap.org. Esri is a supporter of the OSM project.

3D GIS Market Outlook

According to our latest research, the global 3D GIS market size reached USD 6.8 billion in 2024, and it is expected to grow at a robust CAGR of 15.2% from 2025 to 2033. By the end of 2033, the market is projected to achieve a value of USD 24.3 billion. This remarkable growth is primarily driven by increasing urbanization, the rapid adoption of smart city initiatives, and the demand for advanced spatial analytics across various sectors. The proliferation of digital transformation in infrastructure and the integration of geospatial data with emerging technologies such as IoT and AI are further fueling the expansion of the 3D GIS market globally.

One of the primary growth factors for the 3D GIS market is the accelerating pace of urbanization worldwide. As cities grow and evolve, urban planners and government agencies are increasingly relying on advanced geospatial tools to manage complex urban landscapes. The ability of 3D GIS to provide immersive, accurate, and interactive representations of urban environments enables more effective planning, zoning, and infrastructure development. Additionally, the integration of real-time data with 3D visualization enhances decision-making processes for city officials, architects, and engineers. This trend is particularly pronounced in regions with rapidly expanding metropolitan areas, where the need for efficient land use and resource management is critical. The ongoing push for smart cities, coupled with investments in digital infrastructure, is expected to sustain the demand for 3D GIS solutions in the coming years.

Another significant driver for the 3D GIS market is the increasing adoption of these technologies in the transportation and utility sectors. Transportation agencies are leveraging 3D GIS for route optimization, traffic management, and infrastructure monitoring, while utility companies utilize it for asset management, network planning, and predictive maintenance. The ability to visualize underground assets, model complex networks, and simulate disaster scenarios provides substantial operational efficiencies and cost savings. Moreover, the integration of 3D GIS with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and IoT devices enhances the accuracy and timeliness of critical data, enabling proactive responses to potential issues. These advancements are not only improving service delivery but also contributing to the overall safety and resilience of urban infrastructure.

The surge in environmental monitoring and disaster management applications is further propelling the growth of the 3D GIS market. Governments and organizations are increasingly utilizing 3D GIS to monitor environmental changes, assess risks, and develop mitigation strategies for natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and wildfires. The ability to visualize terrain, simulate disaster impacts, and analyze spatial data in three dimensions allows for more effective emergency planning and response. Furthermore, the adoption of cloud-based 3D GIS platforms is making these capabilities more accessible to a broader range of users, from local municipalities to international organizations. This democratization of geospatial intelligence is expected to drive continued innovation and adoption across multiple sectors.

Regionally, North America holds the largest share of the 3D GIS market, driven by substantial investments in smart infrastructure, technological advancements, and a strong presence of key market players. Europe follows closely, with significant growth observed in urban planning and environmental monitoring initiatives. The Asia Pacific region, however, is experiencing the fastest growth, fueled by rapid urbanization, government-led smart city projects, and increasing adoption of advanced geospatial technologies in countries like China, Japan, and India. Meanwhile, the Middle East & Africa and Latin America are gradually embracing 3D GIS solutions, particularly in the context of infrastructure development and disaster management. The global landscape is characterized by a dynamic interplay of technological innovation, policy initiatives, and evolving user requirements, all of which are shaping the future trajectory of the 3D GIS market.

This web scene shows the Level 1, Level 3 3D building and infrastructure models on top of the local DTM of Hong Kong. The Level 1 3D Building models were derived from the building polygon of iB1000 and the Level 3 3D models were converted from Level 3 building models of 3D-BIT00 3D Spatial Data. The infrastructure models were converted from infrastructure models of 3D-BIT00 3D Spatial Data. They are subset of Digital Topographic Map and 3D Spatial Data made available by Lands Department under the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (the “Government”) at https://www.hkmapservice.gov.hk/ (“HKMS 2.0”). The source data is in Esri File Geodatabase and 3DS format and uploaded to Esri’s ArcGIS Online platform for sharing and referencing purpose. The objectives are to facilitate our Hong Kong ArcGIS Online users to use the data in a spatial ready format and save their data conversion effort.

Discover the booming interactive map creation tools market! This in-depth analysis reveals a $2.5 billion market in 2025, projected to reach $8 billion by 2033, driven by cloud-based solutions and growing data visualization needs. Learn about key players, market segmentation, and regional trends shaping this exciting sector.