Introduction to ArcGIS Online
ArcGIS Online is a cloud-based mapping and analysis solution. Use it to make maps, to analyse data, and to share and collaborate. Get access to workflow-specific apps, maps and data from around the globe, and tools for being mobile in the field. Your data and maps are stored in a secure and private infrastructure and can be configured to meet your mapping and IT requirements.
What you can do with ArcGIS Online
Work with smart, data-driven styles to explore and visualize 2D and 3D data. Share your maps with anyone, anywhere or keep them private. Work collaboratively with your colleagues to build maps, scenes, apps, and notebooks. Access intuitive analysis tools that help you better understand your data. All this and more is possible with ArcGIS Online.
ArcGIS Online gives you access to a variety of geospatial content. The following topics cover the basics of exploring and using content:
- Get started with Map Viewer
- Get started with Scene Viewer
- Get started with apps
- Get started with notebooks
Once you're familiar with the basics, you can dive into creating and managing your own content. Explore the following topics to learn more:
- Get started creating maps
- Get started creating scenes
- Get started creating apps
- Get started performing analysis
- Get started creating notebooks
- Get started with sharing
- Get started creating groups
- Get started managing data
Try a tutorial
The Try ArcGIS Online tutorial series is a set of resources for you to explore sequentially to learn about ArcGIS Online.
In addition, the ArcGIS Online tutorials guide you through meaningful real-world scenarios that allow you to experience the powerful capabilities of ArcGIS Online for yourself. The following tutorials will help you be successful in your current work and inspire you to explore ArcGIS Online further on your own:
- Create a policy map—Learn the basics of web mapping in ArcGIS Online as you create a policy map to address health conditions.
- Create a scene—Create a 3D scene of Portland, Oregon's urban trees.
- Explore spatial data—Visually explore a map to find the best location for launching luxury travel services for baby boomers.
- Solve a spatial problem—Identify campgrounds near an invasive weed to prevent its spread.
- Create an app—Create a web app to share your business site proposal.
- Share a map—Learn the basics of sharing content in ArcGIS Online as you assume the role of a web content creator for the City of Red Deer, Alberta.
- Manage data—Learn the basics of managing data in ArcGIS Online as you assume the role of a municipal employee who wants to publish a layer of coyote activity for a crowdsourcing solution.
Watch a video
The Getting Started video playlist provides a quick introduction to the key capabilities of ArcGIS Online. Explore the following videos to help you get started: