[ ArcGIS ... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-desktop/reviews) [ ArcGIS ... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-desktop/reviews) # ArcGIS Desktop Features ##### ## Data Management (5) Data Capture Ability to input geographic data into GIS. Data Storage Store vast amounts of data in a variety of ways, such as individual files, databases, geodatabases, or the cloud. Data Manipulation Ability to make edits to data as the landscape changes. Data Visualization Bring data to life in a 2D or 3D format. Data Capture and Transfer Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources Show More ##### ## Map Creation (4) Geocoding Assign locations to significant addresses so they may placed as points on the map. Buffer Zone Query Select a point on the map and display data within a certain radius. Overlaying Visualize different forms of data in one single image. Publishing Ability to take all of the collected data and publish it into one map. Show More ##### ## Analysis (5) Spatial Analysis Ability to read data to make informed decisions and predict patterns. Reporting Export information on a specific data in the map. Real-Time Streaming Study data in live time to analyze any changes happening in the location. Trend Analysis Review data from past periods to reveal recurring tendencies and predict future performance Statistical Analysis Apply statistical/mathematical models to sets of data Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (26) Monitoring Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user Reporting & Statistics Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns Color Codes/Icons A way to visually represent data where different categories of items are marked with different colors Map Creation Create custom maps Geographic Maps Visualize locations on a map Location Tracking Identify the physical location of an individual, asset, device, etc. AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Internet Mapping API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Map Sharing Share maps with internal and external stakeholders Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Interoperability The ability of two or more systems to exchange information or data. 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