Converting raster surfaces to features

The following geoprocessing tools will assist you in converting your raster surface into vector feature data or a file based dataset. The raster is converted into feature data containing vector based data extracted from the raster. Use these features for your visualization or analytic needs. These tools are located in the 3D Analyst toolbox and the Conversion > From Raster toolbox.

• To convert a raster to a multipoint feature class use the Raster to Multipoint (3D Analyst) geoprocessing tool.
• To convert the interpolation zone of the input raster surface into a new 3D polyline or 3D polygon feature class use the Raster Domain (3D Analyst) geoprocessing tool.
• To convert a raster to an external ASCII file use the Raster to ASCII geoprocessing tool.
• To convert a raster to an external binary file of floating-point values use the Raster to Float geoprocessing tool.
• To convert a raster to a point feature class use the Raster to Point geoprocessing tool.
• To convert a raster to a polygon feature class use the Raster to Polygon geoprocessing tool.
• To convert a raster to a polyline feature class use the Raster to Polyline geoprocessing tool.
• To convert a raster to an external video file use the Raster to Video geoprocessing tool.

Note:

Shapefile and/or geodatabase feature classes in personal, file, or ArcSDE are the available output format types.