Posted on February 13, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)

How to develop an elevation profile tool with high precision?

Hiking & Activities

How do I create an elevation profile?

Create a profile by selecting a line

  1. Click Analyze. to open the analyze tools.
  2. Click the Elevation Profile tool .
  3. Click Select Line.
  4. In the scene, click an existing line to select it and generate elevation profiles. The Elevation Profile tool displays an elevation profile chart with statistics.


How accurate is Google Earth elevation?

The accuracy of SRTM Data can range from 5 to 10 meter, depending on where you are.

How to create an elevation profile in Arcgis pro?

Ready-To-Use Elevation Profiles



From the Analysis tab select Ready-to-Use Tools > Elevation > Profile. 2. For Input Line Features, select the line layer you wish to use or, if you want to draw your own lines, create and sketch lines directly from the Input pane.