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Posted on January 31, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)

Filling NoData gaps in raster using ArcGIS Desktop?

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How do I fill NoData in raster ArcGIS?

SAGA GIS Close Gaps Tool



With a bit of trial and error, we’ve found the most effective way to fill in NoData cells is using the Close Gaps tool. You can find the Close Gaps tool in the Grid toolbox. Change the input raster to your DEM or any raster data set with holes. Click the Okay button and you’re done.
 

How do you fill and correct a hole or gap in a DEM using ArcGIS?

Procedure. There are two methods that can be used to merge the DEM layers with gaps: using the IDW tool or using the elevation void fill function. If the gaps between the rasters are large, it is recommended to use the elevation void fill function. Note: The IDW tool requires a Spatial Analyst or 3D Analyst license.
 

How do I remove no data values from raster in ArcGIS?

You can convert no data to zero by using the “Reclassify Tool”. This tool also requires the spatial analyst extension in ArcGIS. This tool allows you to change old raster values to new raster values. The best part is that you can reclassify a range of values.
 

How to set NoData value in ArcGIS?

How to change NoData cells to a value

  1. Identify the NoData locations with the IsNull tool: Input raster : InRas1. Output raster : OutNullRas.
  2. Use Con on the results to give the original NoData areas a value: Input conditional raster : OutNullRas. Expression : “Value = 1” Input true raster or constant value : 100.


How do you change null to zero in ArcGIS?

There are two options to replace Null values in a single field. Use the conditional operator in the Python parser, or if 3D Analyst is licensed, use the Reclassify function. Using the conditional operator: Right-click the desired field name header and select Calculate Field to open the Calculate Field window.
 

How do you fill a void in DEM?

Usually, voids in a DEM come from a water body. If not, try to find another DEM to find missing values. so the best way to fill it is to use the minimum value of the observed height values, because with the mean value you would have water level above the elevation of some banks.
 

How do I fill holes in DEM ArcGIS?

To fill the holes in the DEM I would recommend using the elevation void fill function. It does not require you to convert your current DEM into points. You can see how it works using this link: http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/10.3/manage-data/raster-and-images/elevation-void-fill-function.htm.

Why do we fill sinks in DEM?

A sink is a depression in a DEM. Water flows into these depressions but not out of them. These depressions, although often real features of landscapes, are problematic for flow direction and accumulation algorithms. Therefore, it is common practice to remove these depressions.

How do you remove gaps between polygons in ArcGIS?

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How to set NoData value in raster?

There are two ways to assign the cell value in a raster dataset to be NoData—using the Set Null tool or through the raster dataset’s Properties dialog box. You can also remove a value from being NoData using the raster dataset’s Properties dialog box.

What is NoData value in raster?

A nodata value simply is a pixel value in a vector or raster map representing no information. It is not to be confused with a pixel value of 0 (zero).
 

How do I change the NoData value in ArcGIS pro?

Defining NoData

  1. In the Catalog pane, right-click the raster dataset and click Properties.
  2. On the General tab, under Raster Information is the NoData Value. Click the. button.
  3. Click the column next to the band name to edit the NoData Value. You must enter a value contained within the dataset.


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