ArcGIS Pro

Orthomosaics

Spexi provides WMTS and XYZ tile service URLs that allow you to stream orthomosaics directly into ArcGIS Pro.

• WMTS (recommended for users familiar with WMS/WMTS workflows)

• XYZ tiles (fast, simple, and works with “Add Data From Path”)

Add Spexi Orthomosaics as a WMTS Layer

Use this method if you are working with the WMTS URL provided in the Spexi Integrations page.

1

Copy Your WMTS URL

Use the standard WMTS Capabilities URL like this:

https://world.spexi.com/mapi/v1/org/ORG_ID/layer/LAYER_ID/raster-tile/WebMercatorQuad/WMTSCapabilities.xml

2

Create a WMTS Server Connection

• Open ArcGIS Pro

• Open an existing project or create a new one

• In the top ribbon, go to the Insert tab

• Click Connections

• Select New WMTS Server

A configuration window will appear.

3

Enter Your Spexi WMTS URL + Custom Authorization

• In the Server URL field, paste your WMTS URL

• Click Add Custom Parameter

• Set:

  • Parameter: api_key

  • Value: (paste your API key)

• Click OK

Your new WMTS connection will now appear under Catalog → Servers.

4

Add the Orthomosaic to the Map

• Open the Catalog pane (View → Catalog Pane if needed)

• Expand Servers

• Find your newly created WMTS connection

• Expand it to reveal your Spexi orthomosaic layer

• Drag the layer into your map

5

Zoom to the Layer

If the map is blank:

• In the Contents pane, right-click the Spexi layer

• Select Zoom To Layer to view the imagery

Add Spexi Orthomosaics as an XYZ Tile Layer

ArcGIS Pro can load XYZ tiles directly using Add Data From Path.

This method is simple and works well for users who prefer XYZ URLs.

1

Build Your XYZ URL With API Key

From the Spexi Integrations page, copy your XYZ URL and append your API key:

https://world.spexi.com/mapi/v1/org/ORG_ID/layer/LAYER_ID/raster-tile/WebMercatorQuad/tiles/{z}/{x}/{y}?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY

Keep {z}, {x}, and {y} exactly as provided.

2

Add XYZ Tiles Using “Add Data From Path”

• In ArcGIS Pro, open your project

• Go to the Map tab

• Click Add Data

• From the dropdown, select Add Data From Path

• Paste your full XYZ URL (including ?api_key=)

• Click Add

ArcGIS Pro will detect the URL as a valid Web Tiled Layer and display it

3

Zoom to the Layer

If the imagery is not immediately visible:

• In the Contents pane, right-click the Spexi XYZ layer

• Select Zoom To Layer

4

Save for Reuse (Optional)

To reuse this XYZ connection across projects:

• Right-click the Spexi XYZ layer in the Contents pane

• Click Save As Layer File

• Save the .lyrx file in a shared GIS resources folder

• Next time, simply drag the .lyrx file into your map