Is it possible to use Google Maps as basemap in ArcGIS for Deskrop?

How do I add a Google basemap to ArcGIS?

How To: Use Google Earth images as basemaps in ArcGIS Pro

1. In Google Earth, zoom in to the desired map extent.
2. Add at least three placemarks within the extent as ground control points, and note the latitude and longitude coordinates of each placemark.
3. Save the Google Earth map as an image.

How do I add a basemap in ArcGIS desktop?

Click Add > Add Layer from Web. Choose either An ArcGIS Server Web Service, A WMS OGC Web Service, or A WMTS OGC Web Service from the drop-down list.



Create and share basemaps

1. Click Add > Add Layer from Web.
2. Choose A Bing Basemap from the drop-down list.
3. Choose which Bing basemap you want to use.
4. Click Add Layer.

Can you use Google Earth for GIS?

Google Earth Pro is a free software that, albeit not a true GIS, allows visualization, assessment, overlay, and creation of geospatial data. This user-friendly resource is often a useful intermediary for learners who are interested in learning more about GIS and want to start with more basic processes and tools.

How do I get more Basemaps in ArcGIS?

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1. On the Insert tab, in the Project group, click the New Map drop-down arrow and click New Basemap . A new blank map view opens.
2. Add the data that you want to comprise your basemap. On the Map tab, in the Layer group, click Add Data. .
3. With the basemap in view, in the Contents pane, click List By Drawing Order. .

Can you download Esri basemaps?

To download the Esri basemap, you may be prompted to sign in to ArcGIS.com. If you choose to use the basemap from the device, the offline map will be generated with the local imagery basemap. The download will be quicker since no tiles are exported or downloaded.

Is Esri basemap free?

Natural Earth is a free, public domain map dataset available at 1:10, 1:50, and 1:110-million scales and includes new vector and updated raster themes.
 

How do I create a custom basemap?

Adding custom basemap to Basemap Gallery



So basically you have to create a new Group (or use an existing one) then add/share the maps and styles you want to use as basemaps with the Group. Then you set the Group as your Organization’s Basemap Gallery – this is under the Organization’s Map setting.
 

Why is basemap not showing in ArcGIS?

Certain web browsers and browser settings can prevent web sites with mixed content from drawing completely. The basemap may be temporarily offline. ArcGIS Online is referencing an incorrect tile layer URL. This can occur if the tile layer is deleted before being updated or if the name of the tile layer is changed.
 

Does basemap work without cell service?

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Why isn’t my basemap showing up in ArcMap?

The basemap may be temporarily offline. ArcGIS Online is referencing an incorrect tile layer URL. This can occur if the tile layer is deleted before being updated or if the name of the tile layer is changed. Incorrect security settings.
 

How do I add a basemap to layout?

While in the Layout View, on the Layout Tab, click Activate in the Map group. AGP transitions to the Map Tab. From the Map Tab in the Layer Group, click Basemap and change your Basemap.
 

How do I download a base map?

Download Basemaps Button



You can check your download permissions here. To download basemap quads, first the Planet Basemap layer must be selected in the Contents tab of the Map Viewer. Then use the Download Basemaps button to draw an AOI using the draw tools that appear at the bottom of your map-view.