The Convert Feature To Raster tool does conversion to raster from features.
Note:
This tool is now available in Map Viewer, the modern map-making tool in ArcGIS Online. To learn more, see Convert Feature To Raster (Map Viewer).
If you do not see this tool in Map Viewer Classic, contact your organization administrator. Your account must have a Professional, or Professional Plus user type and the Imagery Analysis privilege
Workflow diagram
Examples
Polygon outlines of land use need to be converted to a raster for further analysis.
Usage notes
Point, line, or polygon features can be converted to a raster.
The cell center is used to decide the value of the output raster pixel. The input field type determines the type of output raster. If the field is integer, the output raster will be integer; if it is floating point, the output will be floating point.
The parameters for this tool are listed in the following table:
| Parameter | Explanation |
|---|---|
Choose feature layer to convert | The input feature to convert to a raster dataset. |
Choose field | Choose the field that will be used to assign values to the output raster. |
Output cell size | The cell size and unit for the output rasters. The available units are Miles, Feet, Kilometers, and Meters. The default is Feet. |
Result layer name | The name of the layer that will be created in My Content and added to the map. The default name is based on the tool name and the input layer name. If the layer already exists, you will be prompted to provide another name. You can specify the name of a folder in My Content where the result will be saved using the Save result in drop-down box. If you have privileges to create both tiled and dynamic imagery layers, you can also specify the layer type to use for the output using the Save result as drop-down box. |
Tip:
Click Show Credits before you run the analysis to check how many credits will be consumed.
Environments
- Output coordinate system—Specifies the coordinate system of the output layer.
- Extent—Specifies the area to be used for analysis.
- Snap Raster—Adjusts the extent of the output so it matches the cell alignment of the specified snap raster layer.
- Cell size—The cell size to use in the output layer.
Similar tools
The Convert Feature to Raster tool converts from features to raster. Other tools may be useful in solving similar problems.
Map Viewer Classic analysis tools
Use the Convert Raster to Feature tool to convert raster to features.
ArcGIS Pro analysis tools
The Feature to Raster, Point to Raster, Polyline to Raster or Polygon to Raster geoprocessing tools are available in the Conversion toolbox.
The Convert Feature to Raster tool is available in the Raster Analysis toolbox.
ArcGIS Enterprise developers resources
If you are working in the ArcGIS REST API, use the Convert Feature to Raster task.
If you are working in ArcGIS API for Python, use convert_feature_to_raster 
from the arcgis.raster.analytics module.