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There are a few software packages and configuration options for those Macintosh users that are interested in running GIS software on their computers. One of the most popular options for running GIS softly directly on within the Macintosh OS environment is QGIS, known formally as Quantum GIS, a free and open source (FOSS) software package. Instructions for installing QGIS on the Mac are here. Other native Macintosh GIS software packages are listed further below in this article.
Running ArcGIS on the Mac
Although Esri has released an app version of ArcGIS for iOS, ArcGIS unfortunately isn’t natively offered as a option for installing on a Macintosh computer. The last native effort by Esri to produce GIS software for the Mac was a ported version of ArcView in the early 1990s that never made it past pre-release. It doesn’t look like Esri will produce a native port of ArcGIS for the Mac in the very near future. From the closing session of the 2011 Esri User Conference:
“We’d love to be on the Mac, but we have engineering priorities…so we have to ask ourselves what’s most important for our users,” said Jack Dangermond. “That focus is very important and we want to make sure that we don’t spread our resources too thin. In theory, we could spread our resources more on platforms and thus less on functionality. But would you want us to slow down advancement of the basic tool in order to deploy on a Mac?”
However, there is a teaser that, at some point ArcGIS will be Mac ready:
Ad: “We’ll probably start moving more towards supporting the Mac at the next release after ArcGIS 10.1.”
For those that want to stick with the most popular commercial GIS package, Esri’s ArcGIS software, a separate instance of Windows OS (Windows XP and above) needs to be set up on the Macintosh to run the GIS software. There are two main ways to accomplish this for Intel-based Macs. The first is to set up a dual boot system. Apple offers BootCamp for free as part of its operating system for versions of MacOS that are 10.4 and higher, which, after installation of the software and a licensed Windows OS, gives users the options of either booting up the computer in Macintosh or Windows OS. Booting up as a Windows machine allows the user to run Windows compatible software, which would include ArcGIS. The downside to this option is that the Macintosh installed software and operations are inaccessible while the computer is booted up as a Windows machine; accessing the Macintosh side requires a reboot and vice versa. The plus side is that the user doesn’t need to operate a separate Windows OS computer. Since the computer boots up fully as a Windows machine, memory is not split between the Windows and Macintosh partitions, enabling ArcGIS to run faster as compared to a virtual machine installation.
A second option is to create a virtual machine (VM) on the Macintosh and then install Windows as the operating system that runs on that VM partition. The two leading commercial options are Parallels and VMware Fusion. Both of these virtualization programs require that a licensed copy of Windows OS be installed. The benefit of a VM is that users can toggle back and forth between Mac and Windows programs without having to reboot. Files and directories on the Mac side can be shared with the VM so that programs in Windows can read and write those files. The downside is that memory is split between the two operating systems, meaning ArcGIS and other programs will run more slowly as compared to a native PC or ArcGIS running under BootCamp. Make sure the Macintosh computer you install VM and ArcGIS on has at least 8GB of RAM, preferably 16GB of RAM.
Further resources, software and reviews on the use of GIS and in the Macintosh Operating System.
ArcExplorer
ArcExplorer is the Java based free data viewer from Esri. This program allows you to view and geocode data in shapefile format.
ArcExplorer is the Java based free data viewer from Esri. This program allows you to view and geocode data in shapefile format.
ArcVoyager Special Edition
A free package designed expressly for school use, based on ESRI’s ArcView, and available for both Windows and Macintosh systems. ArcVoyager Special Edition contains runtime ArcView and come with pre-packaged data.
A free package designed expressly for school use, based on ESRI’s ArcView, and available for both Windows and Macintosh systems. ArcVoyager Special Edition contains runtime ArcView and come with pre-packaged data.
Cartographica
Commercial software package for Mac OS featuring: Support for a huge number of import formats, including popular Raster formats, manual editing and georeferencing, automatic geocoding, integration with online mapping, output to large-format printers. Thirty-day demo available for downloading.
Commercial software package for Mac OS featuring: Support for a huge number of import formats, including popular Raster formats, manual editing and georeferencing, automatic geocoding, integration with online mapping, output to large-format printers. Thirty-day demo available for downloading.
GeoMax
A list of various GIS resources available for Macintosh. Remote sensing software, GIS, and GPS solutions available on the Macintosh platform are listed there.
A list of various GIS resources available for Macintosh. Remote sensing software, GIS, and GPS solutions available on the Macintosh platform are listed there.
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GRASS
This is probably the most well-known open source and original GIS software applications. GRASS is a raster-based GIS, vector GIS, image processing system, graphics production system, data management system, and spatial modeling system. GRASS can be downloaded for free.
This is probably the most well-known open source and original GIS software applications. GRASS is a raster-based GIS, vector GIS, image processing system, graphics production system, data management system, and spatial modeling system. GRASS can be downloaded for free.
gvSIG
gvSIG is an open source GIS application written in Java.
gvSIG is an open source GIS application written in Java.
MacDEM
https://zaclever536.weebly.com/blog/keyfinder-for-mac. MacDEM is an application to view and edit digitial elevation model (DEM) files for the Mac OS.
https://zaclever536.weebly.com/blog/keyfinder-for-mac. MacDEM is an application to view and edit digitial elevation model (DEM) files for the Mac OS.
MyWorld GIS
A cross-platform GIS focused on educational users.
A cross-platform GIS focused on educational users.
OpenJUMP GIS
Dragon for mac 5 reviews. OpenJUMP GIS is an open source GIS written in Java through a collaborative effort by volunteers. Formerly known as JUMP GIS, the application can read shapefiles and GML format files.
Dragon for mac 5 reviews. OpenJUMP GIS is an open source GIS written in Java through a collaborative effort by volunteers. Formerly known as JUMP GIS, the application can read shapefiles and GML format files.
Ortellius
Ortelius, a “map illustration software” per the Map Diva web site has launched. The debut of this software package adds one more selection to the very limited mapping software options out there for Macintosh users. A free trial download is available and the Map Diva site is offering a lower introductory price until September 30th. Visit Map Diva to learn more about the software.
Ortelius, a “map illustration software” per the Map Diva web site has launched. The debut of this software package adds one more selection to the very limited mapping software options out there for Macintosh users. A free trial download is available and the Map Diva site is offering a lower introductory price until September 30th. Visit Map Diva to learn more about the software.
Installing QGIS on the Mac
Also referred to as QGIS, Quantum GIS is an Open Source Geographic Information System (GIS) that runs on Linux, Unix, Mac OSX, and Windows. Learning specifically about what frameworks are required before installing and running QGIS on a Mac computer.
Also referred to as QGIS, Quantum GIS is an Open Source Geographic Information System (GIS) that runs on Linux, Unix, Mac OSX, and Windows. Learning specifically about what frameworks are required before installing and running QGIS on a Mac computer.
Red alert 3 for mac os x. TNT Products
Created by Microimages, The TNT Products is a suite of GIS applications for fully integrated GIS, image processing, CAD, TIN, desktop cartography, and geospatial database management. Platforms: Windows, UNIX, Macintosh.
Created by Microimages, The TNT Products is a suite of GIS applications for fully integrated GIS, image processing, CAD, TIN, desktop cartography, and geospatial database management. Platforms: Windows, UNIX, Macintosh.
uDig GIS
A Free, Open Source GIS desktop application that runs on Windows, Linux and MacOS. uDig was designed to use OGC’s OpenGIS standards such as WMS, WFS and more. One-click install allows you to view local shapefiles, remote WMS services and even directly edit your own spatial database geometrie
A Free, Open Source GIS desktop application that runs on Windows, Linux and MacOS. uDig was designed to use OGC’s OpenGIS standards such as WMS, WFS and more. One-click install allows you to view local shapefiles, remote WMS services and even directly edit your own spatial database geometrie
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Baby steps. GIS software giant Esri, which still lacks a full fledged desktop GIS software solution for native Mac OS users, has announced the release of Explorer for ArcGIS. A step beyond the previous ArcExplorer, Explorer for ArcGIS is a free Mac OS app that offers the following functionality:
- Find, use, and share maps from your Mac or iOS device.
- Search for places and features in your map.
- Access and use maps authored by you or others within your ArcGIS organization.
- Sketch on top of maps to highlight and share ideas with others.
- Tell stories and brief stakeholders with interactive map presentations.
- Map authoring and data editing will be available in future releases.
From Esri’s press release:
With Explorer for ArcGIS, you can access maps, search for and visualize data, and brief stakeholders. In the new Mac version, you also have the ability to open and view multiple maps at once, dock and undock pop-up windows, and go full screen—taking advantage of Apple’s Retina technology on MacBook and Thunderbolt displays.
Explorer for ArcGIS is one of many ready-to-use apps to access maps authored by you or others within your organization, and share them from Macs or iOS devices. The app is designed for anyone who needs to explore data in a geographic context and use maps to make more informed decisions. With an elegant and intuitive interface, it requires no GIS experience to operate.
Ad:Anyone using a Mac desktop or iOS device can download and try the sample maps included in the app. ArcGIS Online subscribers, trial users, and those with a Portal for ArcGIS account can simply download the app, sign in, and begin exploring their maps and data.
Esri plans an Android version of the Explorer for ArcGIS app that will be available in a later release.
To download Explorer for ArcGIS visit the theMac App Store or Esri’sArcGIS Marketplace.
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Arcgis For Mac
As for when a full version of ArcGIS will be developed for the Mac, a timeline is still unknown. Each year, the Esri Q&A seems to address the overall question of when ArcGIS will be natively available for Mac OS users but a firm deadline is still elusive. In the meantime, Mac users that want to run ArcGIS must install a virtual machine to install and run ArcGIS in a Windows OS environment.