image tile layer

Image tile layers are data layersA data layer is a layer that references geographic data from a file or a service and is used to visualize the data in a map or scene.Learn more that can access and display raster tile data provided by an image tile serviceA map tile service, formerly known as image tile service, is a data service that provides access to static, pre-rendered mao tiles. The tiles are typical in PNG format. Map tiles are typically retrieved by specifying a specific level, row, and column value.Learn more. Stored as tiles, or levels, of png or jpeg images that represent geographic data, image tile layers are typically used in basemapsA basemap layer is the layer in a map or scene that displays basemap data. The data source for a basemap layer is typically a basemap service.Learn more to provide geographic or topographic context. Image tile layers can be composed of static operational layers; they are highly compressed and they are easily understood by most common mapping application software. Image tile layers are compatible not only with ArcGIS client APIsA Client API is a web, native, or scripting Application Programming Interface (including all ArcGIS, open source, and third-party APIs) that has mapping capabilities and can be used to access ArcGIS location services.Learn more but also third-party apps using OGC protocols such as WMS/WMTS. Image tile layers work with many types of browsers and devices, provide high-end cartographic capabilities, and support various data sourcesA data source is a service or file containing geographic data that is accessed by a data layer.Learn more, such as imagery and elevation data.