MXD File Documentation
Overview
Feature | Value |
---|---|
Format Name | ArcGIS Map Document |
Extension | .mxd |
Developed by | ESRI |
Type of Format | Geospatial data file |
MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Signature | 50 00 6F 00 77 00 65 00 (Hex) |
Software | ArcGIS Desktop |
Associated Applications | ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro (with conversion) |
Primary Usage | Storing map layers, layout, and settings |
Contains | Map data, references to GIS data, symbology, layout information |
Editable | Yes (with compatible GIS software) |
Backwards Compatibility | Limited |
Forward Compatibility | Via conversion tools in newer software versions |
Open Format | No |
Encryption Support | No |
Compression | No native compression support |
Advantages | Widely used in GIS, comprehensive feature set, integration with ESRI products |
Disadvantages | Proprietary format, requires specific software to edit/view |
Replacement Format | .aprx (ArcGIS Pro projects) |
Accessibility | Files can be accessed and managed through ArcGIS Desktop |
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