GIS Blogs

In Pakistan, land ownership and management are crucial aspects of rural life, overseen by local officials known as Patwaris. These village accountants play a vital role in maintaining accurate records of land parcels, documenting ownership details, and collecting land revenue. Each piece of land is identified by unique numbers called Khewat and Khasra numbers, which … Read more

Exploring the World with SAS Planet Nowadays, exploring the world is easier than ever because of digital technology. With advanced maps and satellite imagery, we can travel around the globe without leaving home. SAS Planet is a program that lets you see high-resolution satellite images and maps from different sources. In this article, we will … Read more

Thinking about making extra money with GIS? I’m not super excited about freelance GIS work. There are some downsides, like no steady paycheck, no benefits, and no paid time off. That sounds pretty meh. But, despite all the negative stuff, there might be some good things about freelance GIS work. Let’s check it out and … Read more

One of the most basic questions asked of a GIS (Geographic Information System) is “What’s on top of what?” For example: Before GIS, cartographers would make maps on clear plastic sheets and layer them on a light table to see how different data overlapped. Because overlaying data gives such valuable information, it was crucial for … Read more

I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with labeling. I love that it makes my maps clearer, but I hate how tedious it can be to place labels exactly where I want them. Hopefully, this article will help clear up some of the confusion. Labeling Basics in ArcGIS Pro In general, there are two … Read more

Level: Beginner What you’ll need: No extra files needed, it’s already on your computer! Where to find it: Look in your ArcGIS folder under “ArcGIS\ArcTutor\Parcel Editing”. What you’ll learn: This guide will show you the basics of editing parcels using a special tool called a “parcel fabric.” What we’ll do: You’ll practice opening and changing … Read more

ArcGIS Desktop is getting old and won’t be supported after March 1, 2026. That means there won’t be any more updates or new versions for it. They’re suggesting that you switch over to ArcGIS Pro instead. If you want to know how to do that, you can check out the guide called “Migrate from ArcMap … Read more

“KMZ and KML are both file formats for storing geographic data in Google Earth. Today, we’ll explain the differences between KMZ vs KML. We’ll also show you how to convert them into both file formats.” rewrite this content in 8th grade english and expand this content Are KML and KMZ files the same thing? Well, … Read more

Radar bands are like teams of special waves. Each team can go through the ground in its own special way and show us different things about the world. These radar bands have their own special frequencies, kind of like how different colors have their own special spots in the rainbow. We call them by letters … Read more