Display vector tiles

A vector tile layer displaying tile data for the world symbolized with rich cartographic styling with an emphasis on the natural world.

To display vector tile layers, you need to use a client-side mapping API such as ArcGIS Maps SDKs or open source libraries. In most cases, the APIs support a class you can use to make requests to a vector tile service with a service URL. The API is responsible for requesting tiles for the visible map extent.

How to display vector tiles

The steps to display vector tiles are:

  1. Find the URL for the vector tile service you want to display.
  2. Set the service URL for the vector tile service.
  3. Add the layer to a map.

To access layer data, use a URL with the host, unique service ID, and path to tiles in {z}/{y}/{x} format.

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https://{host}/{organizationId}/arcgis/rest/services/{serviceName}/VectorTileServer/tile/{z}/{y}/{x}.pbf

Example: https://vectortileservices3.arcgis.com/GVgbJbqm8hXASVYi/arcgis/rest/services/Santa_Monica_Mountains_Parcels_VTL/VectorTileServer/tile/12/1635/695.pbf

Code examples

Get vector tile styles

To access the service styles, use a URL with the host, unique service ID, and path to root.json.

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https://{host}/{organizationId}/arcgis/rest/services/{serviceName}/VectorTileServer/resources/styles/root.json

Example: https://vectortileservices3.arcgis.com/GVgbJbqm8hXASVYi/arcgis/rest/services/Santa_Monica_Mountains_Parcels_VTL/VectorTileServer/resources/styles/root.json

Display a vector tile layer

To display a hosted vector tile layer, you reference the layer by its URL or ID, and then add it to a map or scene. The API communicates with the service to retrieve data for the current visible extent. ArcGIS Maps SDKs optimize data access by utilizing the service functionality and caching.

Steps

  1. Create a map or scene.
  2. Get the hosted vector tile itemID or layer URL.
  3. Add the layer.
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        esriConfig.apiKey = "YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN"

        const vectorLayer = new VectorTileLayer({
          portalItem: {
            id: "b8f6941ceb874d72a7c37418c3e8108d",
          },
          opacity: 0.75,
        })

        const map = new Map({
          basemap: "arcgis/light-gray",
          layers: [vectorLayer],
        })

Tutorials

Add a vector tile layer

Access and display a vector tile layer in a map.


Add a map tile layer

Access and display a map tile layer in a map.


Query a feature layer (spatial)

Execute a spatial query to get features from a feature layer.


Edit feature data

Add, update, and delete features in a feature service.


Display a popup

Format a popup to show attributes in a feature layer.


Workflows

Services

API support

Use data management tools or Client APIs to create, manage, and access data services. The table below outlines the level of support for each API.

CreateManageAccess
ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript1
ArcGIS Maps SDK for Kotlin1
ArcGIS Maps SDK for Swift1
ArcGIS Maps SDK for Java1
ArcGIS Maps SDK for .NET1
ArcGIS Maps SDK for Qt1
ArcGIS API for Python
ArcGIS REST JS
Esri Leaflet2
MapLibre GL JS23
OpenLayers23
Full supportPartial supportNo support
  • 1. Use portal class and direct REST API requests
  • 2. Access via ArcGIS REST JS
  • 3. Requires manually setting styles for renderers

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