Software Archives - GIS Geography https://gisgeography.com/category/software/ Geographic Information Systems Sat, 12 Apr 2025 12:52:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://gisgeography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cropped-GISGeography-SiteIcon-32x32.jpg Software Archives - GIS Geography https://gisgeography.com/category/software/ 32 32 Is Google Maps Really a GIS Software? https://gisgeography.com/is-google-maps-gis-software/ https://gisgeography.com/is-google-maps-gis-software/#respond Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:11:00 +0000 https://gisgeography.com/?p=90882 I've heard geospatial professionals describe GIS as Google Maps. But is this really true? We compare Google Maps vs other GIS software.

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]]> https://gisgeography.com/is-google-maps-gis-software/feed/ 0 7 Best Features of XTools Pro https://gisgeography.com/xtools-pro/ https://gisgeography.com/xtools-pro/#comments Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:59:00 +0000 https://gisgeography.com/?p=90693 XTools Pro is a special add-on for ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro. It’s mostly a tool for GIS analysis. But it has a fair share of productivity tools.

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]]> https://gisgeography.com/xtools-pro/feed/ 1 Google Earth Alternatives https://gisgeography.com/google-earth-alternatives/ https://gisgeography.com/google-earth-alternatives/#comments Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:01:00 +0000 https://gisgeography.com/?p=90631 If you love exploring the globe virtually, these Google Earth alternatives let you see the world from all sorts of different angles.

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]]> https://gisgeography.com/google-earth-alternatives/feed/ 1 5 Storytelling Maps Platforms https://gisgeography.com/storytelling-maps/ https://gisgeography.com/storytelling-maps/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:06:00 +0000 https://gisgeography.com/?p=90541 Here are our top 5 storytelling maps platforms, blending stories with geography. Each has its strengths. All bring your stories to life.

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]]> https://gisgeography.com/storytelling-maps/feed/ 0 How to Convert a KML to a KMZ https://gisgeography.com/convert-kml-kmz/ https://gisgeography.com/convert-kml-kmz/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:18:00 +0000 https://gisgeography.com/?p=90798 To convert a KML to a KMZ, the process is straightforward. It only requires tools such as Google Earth and 7-Zip to get started converting.

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]]> https://gisgeography.com/convert-kml-kmz/feed/ 0 5 Maps with Street View To See Your House https://gisgeography.com/street-view-maps/ https://gisgeography.com/street-view-maps/#respond Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:29:00 +0000 https://gisgeography.com/?p=90349 Ever found yourself lost in another country? Maps with street view change that. They give you a real-life glimpse of your destination.

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]]> https://gisgeography.com/street-view-maps/feed/ 0 Best Dashboards for Mapping https://gisgeography.com/best-map-dashboards/ https://gisgeography.com/best-map-dashboards/#respond Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:31:42 +0000 https://gisgeography.com/?p=90270 So you're looking to build a map dashboard? Well, you've come to the right place. Today, we'll count down our favorite map dashboards.

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]]> https://gisgeography.com/best-map-dashboards/feed/ 0 What is ArcGIS Maps for Sharepoint https://gisgeography.com/arcgis-maps-for-sharepoint/ https://gisgeography.com/arcgis-maps-for-sharepoint/#respond Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:56:00 +0000 https://gisgeography.com/?p=77255 With the ArcGIS Maps for Sharepoint solution, users can quickly view and explore their geographic data within their SharePoint environment.

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]]> https://gisgeography.com/arcgis-maps-for-sharepoint/feed/ 0 A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Excel Maps https://gisgeography.com/excel-maps/ https://gisgeography.com/excel-maps/#respond Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:05:00 +0000 https://gisgeography.com/?p=77480 This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of creating Excel maps (choropleth maps) from start to finish with sample data.

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]]> https://gisgeography.com/excel-maps/feed/ 0 7 Alternatives to Google Maps for Navigation https://gisgeography.com/google-maps-alternatives/ https://gisgeography.com/google-maps-alternatives/#comments Mon, 15 May 2023 12:29:00 +0000 https://gisgeography.com/?p=77367 Whether you’re looking for a detailed map of a city or for a road trip, these alternatives to Google Maps can you with right tool for the job.

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