Which ArcGIS for Desktop Software Is Right for You?
ArcGIS for Desktop allows you to analyze your data and author geographic knowledge to examine relationships, test predictions, and ultimately make better decisions.
It is available in three license levels—Basic, Standard, or Advanced (formerly ArcView, ArcEditor, or ArcInfo, respectively). These license levels share the same core applications, user interface, and development environment. Each license level provides additional GIS functionality as you move from Basic to Standard to Advanced.
Optional ArcGIS for Desktop extensions offer specialized tools and additional capabilities to enhance your system.
Download the complete ArcGIS for Desktop 10.1 Functionality Matrix [PDF].
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Basic
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Standard
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Advanced
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Map Creation and Interactive Visualization
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| Visually model and spatially analyze a process or workflow. |
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| Create interactive maps from file, database, and online sources. |
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| Create street-level maps that incorporate GPS locations. |
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| View CAD data or satellite images. |
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| Generate reports and charts. |
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Multiuser Editing and Advanced Data Management
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| Complete GIS data editing capabilities. |
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| Edit a multiuser enterprise geodatabase. |
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| Use disconnected editing in the field. |
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| Store historical snapshots of your data. |
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| Automate quality control. |
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| Create spatial data from scanned maps. |
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| Use raster-to-vector conversion. |
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Advanced Analysis, High-End Cartography, and Extensive Database Management
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| Advanced GIS data analysis and modeling |
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| Atlaslike, publication-quality maps |
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| Advanced data translation and creation |
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| Advanced feature manipulation and processing |
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| Data conversion for CAD, raster, dBASE, and coverage formats |
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