Adding a single-band raster

You can add a raster dataset with only one band, or you can add one band from a multiband raster dataset.

Steps:

1. Click the Add Data button on the Standard toolbar.
2. Click the Look in drop-down arrow and navigate to the folder that contains the raster dataset.

If the single band is part of a multiband raster dataset, double-click the dataset to expose the bands.

3. Click the single-band raster dataset.
4. Click Add.

   ArcMap creates a new raster layer on the map that references the raster data source.

Tip:

You can also drag and drop a raster from ArcCatalog, the Catalog window, or the Explorer window to ArcMap, ArcScene, or ArcGlobe.