ArcGIS Image Extension for Server

The Image extension broadens the capabilities of ArcGIS for Server by enabling dynamic mosaicking and on-the-fly processing for large numbers of images. 

The ArcGIS for Server Image extension maximises the value of your imagery through simplified data management, maintenance, and faster access times, making the full information content of your imagery accessible.

With this extension, you can:

• Provide imagery access quickly after acquisition with dynamic mosaicking and on-the-fly processing;
• Minimise data duplication while maximising the amount of imagery products that can be created because image processing and serving has been combined; and
• Remove the reliance on static mosaics and allow users to request custom imagery with client-controllable parameters.

Why use ArcGIS Image Extension for Server?

The image extension tremendously simplifies image management by allowing users to directly publish large image collections without pre-processing.

With ArcGIS Image Extension for Server, you can:

• Dynamically mosaic images in different projections, formats, locations, and pixel sizes;
• Create multiple image products from a single source on-the-fly thanks to fast, server-based processing enables;
• Provide important service and image level metadata; and
• Serve very large volumes and numbers of rasters to a large range of client applications using effortless distribution.

Licence requirements

The ArcGIS for Server Image Extension requires ArcGIS for Server Standard or Advanced edition.