Data Interoperability Extension
Eliminate data-sharing barriers with state-of-the-art direct data access, transformation and export capabilities. The ArcGIS for Server Data Interoperability extension supports direct read of more than 100 data formats including GML, XML, Autodesk, DWG/DXF, MapInfo MID/MIF and TAB, Oracle and Oracle Spatial, and Intergraph GeoMedia Warehouse. This extension allows you to combine multiple data sources and distribute spatial extract, transform and load (ETL) capabilities in applications.
With the Data Interoperability extension for ArcGIS for Server, you can:
- Publish map documents as Web services that contain any of the data formats supported by the Data Interoperability extension
- Publish and run geoprocessing models as Web services that contain Quick Import, Quick Export and custom Spatial ETL tools
For more information on authoring data translation or transformation models, see the ArcGIS Data Interoperability extension. Get a complete list of supported formats.
Why Use the Data Interoperability Extension for ArcGIS for Server?
Data Interoperability improves productivity by allowing you to build a truly integrated system or deliver complete models via your network or the Web, regardless of data sources (GIS, CAD, BIM/3D and database) or format.
- Use direct access to all standard data formats without converting between formats
- Share data with anyone by exporting to any of the supported formats
- Create custom data formats and transformations that support complex models
Requirements
The ArcGIS for Server Data Interoperability extension requires ArcGIS for Server Standard or Advanced edition and is available for Windows only.

