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# ArcGIS Desktop Reviews
**Vendor:** Esri  
**Category:** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis)  
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 18
## About ArcGIS Desktop
Integrated collection of GIS software products; provides a standards-based platform for spatial analysis, data management, and mapping.




## ArcGIS Desktop Reviews
  ### 1. GIS Anlsysis and digital image processing

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** SHOBHIT P. | Project Scientist, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** September 28, 2023

**What do you like best about ArcGIS Desktop?**

Python integration and various GIS and Remote Sensing tools

**What do you dislike about ArcGIS Desktop?**

It uses the single core of the PC processor.

**What problems is ArcGIS Desktop solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Hydrology using SWAT model in ArcGIS desktop.

  ### 2. Beginner

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Higher Education | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 05, 2019

**What do you like best about ArcGIS Desktop?**

Adding points to particular maps in general

**What do you dislike about ArcGIS Desktop?**

A lot of tool that I won't use in my work 

**What problems is ArcGIS Desktop solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Really it didn't, we had to work in it on lessons


## ArcGIS Desktop Discussions
  - [What is ArcGIS Desktop used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-arcgis-desktop-used-for)

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## ArcGIS Desktop Features
**Data Management**
- Data Capture
- Data Storage
- Data Manipulation
- Data Visualization
- Data Capture and Transfer

**Map Creation**
- Geocoding
- Buffer Zone Query
- Overlaying
- Publishing

**Analysis**
- Spatial Analysis
- Reporting 
- Real-Time Streaming 
- Trend Analysis
- Statistical Analysis

**Additional Functionality**
- Monitoring
- Reporting & Statistics
- Color Codes/Icons
- Map Creation
- Geographic Maps
- Location Tracking
- AI Copilot
- Internet Mapping
- API
- Map Sharing
- Third-Party Integrations
- Interoperability
- Reporting/Analytics
- Image Management
- Activity Dashboard
- Geotargeting
- Labeling
- Data Collection
- Route Optimization
- Geolocation
- Generative AI
- Data Import/Export
- Multi-Location
- Census Data Integration
- 3D Imaging
- Data Mapping

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