Which Desktop GIS Software Is Right For You?

ArcGIS Desktop allows you to analyze your data and author geographic knowledge to examine relationships, test predictions, and ultimately make better decisions.

It is a family of three products—ArcInfo, ArcEditor, and ArcView—that share the same core applications, user interface, and development environment.

Each product provides additional GIS functionality as you move from ArcView to ArcEditor to ArcInfo.

Optional ArcGIS Desktop extensions offer specialized tools and additional capabilities to enhance your system.

Download the complete ArcGIS Desktop 9.3.1 Functionality Matrix [PDF].

	ArcView	ArcEditor	ArcInfo
	ArcView	ArcEditor	ArcInfo
Map Creation & Interactive Visualization
Visually model and spatially analyze a process or workflow
Create interactive maps from file, database, & on-line sources
Create street-level maps that incorporate GPS locations
View CAD data or satellite images
Generate reports and charts
Multiuser Editing & Advanced Data Management
Complete GIS data editing capabilities
Edit a multiuser enterprise geodatabase
Disconnected editing in the field
Store historical snapshots of your data
Automated quality control
Spatial data creation from scanned maps
Raster to vector conversion
Advanced Analysis, High-end Cartography & Extensive Database Management
Advanced GIS data analysis and modeling
Atlas-like, publication-quality maps
Advanced data translation and creation
Advanced feature manipulation and processing
Data conversion for CAD, raster, dBASE, and coverage formats