Explore earth in 3D

ArcGIS Earth is a free application that allows users to view and explore geographic data in a 3D environment across both desktop and mobile devices. It enables collaboration and planning with teams through an interactive digital globe, whether connected online or working offline, helping users build better situational awareness. The platform supports a wide range of data types and services, including KML, 3D Tiles, scene layers, tile packages, map packages, and standards from the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC).

With its user-friendly interface and powerful analytical capabilities, ArcGIS Earth helps users monitor activities in three dimensions, quickly interpret surroundings, and make more informed decisions.

3D-Centered Design

The application is built with a 3D-first approach, allowing users to display their own data or explore the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World through an interactive globe. It includes tools for exploratory analysis, such as distance measurements, elevation profiling, line-of-sight evaluation, and viewshed analysis, all of which support operational planning.

Users can enhance visual presentation by applying different symbology methods to feature layers, including single-symbol styles and dictionary-based representations such as military symbols.

How ArcGIS Earth Works

Global Exploration
Users can navigate anywhere on Earth using the platform. They may access the ArcGIS Living Atlas—one of the most comprehensive collections of geographic information—or upload their own maps, 3D scenes, and digital twin data to examine specific regions.

3D Interaction
The software provides tools like line-of-sight analysis, viewshed evaluation, and 3D measurement to better interpret both natural terrain and urban environments. These capabilities are useful for tasks such as planning security operations or assessing environmental changes.

Drawing and Measurement Tools
ArcGIS Earth allows users to create and modify placemarks, paths, and polygons. They can add notes, operational data, and measure distances or coordinates between points in 3D space.

Styling and Labeling
Feature layers can be customized using various symbology options, including predefined styles and data-driven symbol systems. KML files can also be styled using built-in libraries, external style references, or custom symbols. The platform supports labeling for all geometry types, helping users create clear and standardized visual outputs.

Sharing and Collaboration
Users can save and distribute KML or KMZ files, making it easy to collaborate across teams in both connected and offline environments. Data sharing can be done through workspaces, QR codes, and other methods, ensuring accessibility across devices.

Cross-Platform Capabilities

The mobile version of ArcGIS Earth expands on desktop features by enabling users to visualize geospatial data on a 3D globe, view models in augmented reality (AR), record and share GPS tracks, and conduct spatial analysis. The application is available for free on both desktop and mobile platforms, providing a flexible solution for working with geospatial data in various environments.