Scene Viewer

Scene Viewer

Included with ArcGIS user types

3D GIS on the web for everyone

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Web scene of urban waterfront area with buildings shaded in red and green and floors identified by use.

Unleash the power of 3D web scenes

Scene Viewer is a dedicated web app for visualizing geospatial data in 3D—from local web scenes to large-scale digital twins. Easily explore, analyze, and present 3D GIS content on desktops and mobile devices to make actionable, data-driven decisions. Part of the ArcGIS system, Scene Viewer integrates seamlessly with existing workflows and supports industry-standard and open data formats.

Dive into stunning scenes with intuitive controls

This 3D web app is designed for all skill levels—from beginners to experts.

  • Easy-to-use 3D on any device

    Access web scenes anywhere using a browser. Navigate an intuitive interface and user patterns. Apply realism to 3D scenes with user-friendly tools such as environmental effects.

  • Robust content and basemaps

    Use authoritative 2D and 3D geospatial data and 3D basemaps from ArcGIS to build realistic web scenes. Access trusted content, from global imagery to local community maps.

  • 3D visualization and analysis

    Reveal spatial relationships with 3D visualization, exploratory analysis, and geoprocessing tools. Use time-enabled datasets to improve situational awareness.

  • Shareable across devices

    Create engaging presentations with tools designed for 3D storytelling. Share project details with customized 3D scenes for different audiences, from professionals to the public.

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What can you do with Scene Viewer?

Integrate diverse data formats

Import Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards, BIM/CAD formats, imagery, lidar point clouds, and voxel layers to build rich 3D scenes that accurately represent projects in a real-world context.

A rich 3D scene of a building with the options “New slice” and “Exclude layer”

Explore spatial data in 3D

Visualize projects in a 3D environment. Utilize analysis tools such as viewshed to identify conflicts between objects and their surroundings. Employ time-enabled views to gain a historical perspective.

Imagery of a hilly landscape near open water showing an area of the land in red and green.

Create and edit 3D web scenes

Combine 2D and 3D datasets, such as terrain, vegetation, and building models, to create interactive web scenes. Apply 3D symbology to 2D features and use pop-ups to share additional insights.

A 3D web scene of roads and buildings.

Showcase projects with realism

Enhance projects with weather, shadows, and lighting effects. Transform project presentations into engaging 3D stories. Create immersive 360-degree VR experiences, accessible with a headset.

A realistic rendering of an urban waterfront.

Communicate with context

Integrate web scenes into apps such as ArcGIS Experience Builder and ArcGIS Dashboards. Add visual context to project-related information to improve collaboration and stakeholder understanding.

A web scene of the Berlin Wall and surrounding buildings and green spaces.

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This app is included with ArcGIS user types

ArcGIS provides a comprehensive set of capabilities for creating, managing, analyzing, and mapping geographic information. Gain access to the capabilities of this application, included in ArcGIS, with user types. Match user types to roles within your organization.

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