Download mapping data for any area of interest from ESRI ArcGIS and OGC services. Clip vector features, extract raster tiles, and export to offline-ready formats — prepare your data packages before heading into the field.
The AOI Data Downloading module enables bulk extraction of geospatial data from enterprise mapping services. Define an area of interest on the map, select available layers, and download everything you need for offline operations.
A team is deploying to a remote area with no connectivity. Before departure, they draw an AOI around their operating area and select relevant layers from the organization's ArcGIS Enterprise: roads, buildings, hydrography, and imagery. In minutes, they have a complete GeoPackage ready for offline use.
Full support for ESRI's ArcGIS REST API enables downloading from ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, and public ArcGIS servers. The module handles pagination, authentication, and spatial filtering automatically.
| Service Type | Data Type | Download Method |
|---|---|---|
| FeatureServer | Vector features | Query with geometry filter |
| MapServer | Rendered tiles | Export map image |
| ImageServer | Raster imagery | Clip and download |
| VectorTileServer | Vector tiles | Tile extraction |
Beyond ESRI, the module supports OGC standard services for interoperability with any standards-compliant geospatial server. Connect to GeoServer, QGIS Server, MapServer, and other OGC implementations.
| OGC Service | Capability | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| WFS (Web Feature Service) | Vector feature download | Download building footprints, roads |
| WMS (Web Map Service) | Rendered map images | Base map imagery, overlays |
| WMTS (Web Map Tile Service) | Cached tile download | Pre-rendered basemaps |
| OGC API Features | Modern vector API | Next-gen OGC services |
| WCS (Web Coverage Service) | Raster data download | Elevation, imagery raw data |
Downloaded data is exported to industry-standard formats suitable for offline use and interoperability with other GIS tools. Choose the format that best fits your workflow and toolchain.
Automatically discover available layers from service endpoints. The module parses service capabilities and presents a browsable catalog of available data for download.
Secure services require authentication. The module supports multiple authentication methods to access protected enterprise resources.
| Method | Services | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Auth | WFS, WMS, generic | Simple username/password |
| Token (ArcGIS) | FeatureServer, MapServer | ArcGIS token authentication |
| OAuth 2.0 | ArcGIS Online, modern services | Enterprise SSO integration |
| API Key | Various cloud services | Key-based authentication |
Large downloads can take time. The module provides progress indication and supports resuming interrupted downloads, ensuring you don't lose progress if connectivity is temporarily lost.
Download only what you need. Features are clipped to your AOI, reducing file size and focusing data on your operational area. Raster data is cropped to the bounding box.
A national building footprint layer contains 50 million features. By clipping to a 10km AOI, the download is reduced to just 5,000 features — a 10,000x reduction in data volume. This makes field downloads practical even on limited bandwidth connections.