[ Esri Ar... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) [ Esri Ar... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) # Esri ArcGIS Features ##### ## Data Management (4) 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. 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 (7) 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. Predictive Analysis Make informed decisions and predict patterns based on data. Distance Analysis Select a point on the map and display data within a certain radius. Spatial Analysis Use data to gather information about a specific location's geographic features. Data Stream Study data in live time to analyze any changes happening in the location. Show More ##### ## Cartography (4) Map Design Ability to create a map from different perspectives and with varying geographic features. Vector Mapping Create a map made up of points and lines that may have additional information assigned to them. Data Visualization Ability to translate data and metrics into charts, graphs, and other ways to communication information. Overlaying Visualize different forms of data in one single image. Show More ##### ## Reporting (3) Data Transformation The ability to convert the format of source data to one required for the reporting system. WYSIWYG Design Easily design and refine dashboards and reports. API Integrations Integrating APIs that allow you to customize your tool as needed. 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