Adding a multiband raster dataset

When you add a raster layer with multiple bands, you can choose to add a single band or you can add the entire 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.
3. Click the multiband raster dataset.
4. Click Add.

   ArcMap creates a new raster layer on the map that references the raster data source. You can change the default RGB band combination that a multiband raster layer displays when it is loaded. Click the Customize menu, point to ArcMap Options, then click the Raster tab.

Tip:

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