ArcScan for ArcGIS

ArcScan for ArcGIS, an extension to ArcInfo, ArcEditor, and ArcView, provides a comprehensive, efficient, and easy-to-use set of tools for raster-to-vector conversion.

Users can significantly minimize postprocessing work by using the automatic vectorization capabilities within ArcScan to create vector features from the entire image or by interactively vectorizing selected areas.

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With ArcScan for ArcGIS you can

  • Perform automatic or interactive raster-to-vector data conversion with high precision.

  • Create shapefile or geodatabase line and polygon features directly from raster images.

  • Use raster snapping capabilities to make interactive vectorization more accurate and efficient.

  • Prepare images for vectorization with simple raster editing.

Note: With the release of ArcGIS 9.1, the functionality of ArcScan is included in ArcEditor and ArcInfo.