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LiDAR Data Compression Made Easy with LizardTech GeoExpress
The advent of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology has changed the way we capture high-resolution 3D spatial data. Topographic mapping, forestry stewardship, and urban planning will create significant amounts of data that can be burdensome to store, transmit and process. That is where LizardTech GeoExpress provides a solution to LiDAR data compression, without the loss of data quality. LiDAR Compression with LizardTech GeoExpress Understanding LiDAR Data Challenges

Anvita Shrivastava
Oct 173 min read
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BigTIFF Explained: Next-Gen GeoTIFF for Large Raster Data
The GeoTIFF format has been a primary format for geospatial raster storage — flexible, open, and widely used. But as images increase in...

Anvita Shrivastava
Oct 73 min read
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Understanding Zarr: Cloud-Native Geospatial Data Storage
In the present data-centric era, we must create viable approaches to analyze and derive knowledge from large geospatial datasets....

Anvita Shrivastava
Oct 63 min read
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ECW File Explained: GIS & Remote Sensing Guide
When working with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and remote sensing, it is essential to store substantial geospatial datasets...

Anvita Shrivastava
Oct 33 min read
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Why MrSID Format Matters in GIS and Remote Sensing?
The importance of data efficiency, accessibility, and accuracy in GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and remote sensing cannot be...

Anvita Shrivastava
Sep 303 min read
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What is GeoTIFF? Complete Guide to Raster GIS Data
Geospatial technology has revolutionized the way we collect, analyze, and share spatial data. GeoTIFF is considered one of the most...

Anvita Shrivastava
Sep 293 min read
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Top 10 Free GIS Software for Mapping in 2025
Geospatial analysis remains a vibrant area in 2025, and free GIS software is becoming increasingly powerful. This list of the best tools,...

Anvita Shrivastava
Aug 123 min read
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MrSID vs Zarr? Why MrSID is Ideal for Handling Huge Satellite and Aerial Imagery
Geospatial professionals are faced with a critical challenge as the number and resolution of satellite and aerial imagery databases...
utkalsharma
Jul 303 min read
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GIS Pros Prefer MrSID: Better Performance Than COG for Big Raster and Satellite Datasets
Rapid access to large raster and satellite datasets and effective storage are critical in the field of Geographic Information Systems...
utkalsharma
Jul 302 min read
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Vector file formats supported in ArcGIS and QGIS
Vector data is essential to the representation of real-world characteristics in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) , including...

Anvita Shrivastava
Jul 32 min read
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Raster file formats supported in ArcGIS and QGIS
Raster data is essential for expressing spatial phenomena, including height, land cover, satellite imaging, and climate variables in the...

Anvita Shrivastava
Jul 32 min read
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Convert CSV Files into Shapefiles for Geospatial Projects
Tabular formats such as CSV (Comma-Separated Values) are frequently the source of data in the field of GIS (Geographic Information...

Anvita Shrivastava
Jul 23 min read
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Explore Geospatial Data Easily with These Free GIS Software
In today’s data-driven world, geospatial data is more important than ever. From urban planning and environmental conservation to...

Anvita Shrivastava
Apr 183 min read
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Understanding Shapefiles: A Deep Dive into .shp, .dbf, .shx, and .prj
Shapefiles are a commonly used format for storing vector data related to geography. Created by Esri, they are utilized in Geographic...
utkalsharma
Feb 222 min read
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How MapInfo Pro Leverages AI for Smarter Geospatial Analysis.
MapInfo Pro lacks inherent AI features, but it can utilize AI via different integrations, plugins, and scripting. Here's how AI can be...

Howard Krinitzsky
Feb 82 min read
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What exactly is a KMZ file, and how do you create a KMZ using Google Earth?
A KMZ file is a compressed version of a KML file . The "Z" in KMZ stands for "Zipped," as the file is compressed to reduce its size,...
utkalsharma
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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What exactly is a KML file and how can I create one?
A KML (Keyhole Markup Language) file is a file format designed to display geographic information in applications like Google Earth,...
utkalsharma
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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What are the differences between KML and KMZ files?
A KML (Keyhole Markup Language) file is a file format designed to display geographic information in applications like Google Earth,...
utkalsharma
Aug 13, 20242 min read
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Is there a superior satellite map available in comparison to Google?
As of May 2024, several satellite imagery providers offer high-resolution imagery with a spatial resolution of 30 centimeters and it is...
utkalsharma
Dec 21, 20233 min read
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What is better than Google Earth? Practically nothing...
Google Earth Pro is a widely used and feature-rich platform, and finding a completely free alternative with the same level of content and...
utkalsharma
Nov 13, 20233 min read
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