Learn how to build applications with the basemap services.

An outdoor map centered on the Atlantic Ocean with country labels.

Display a map (basemap session)

Display a map with a basemap session that lasts for 12 hours.


An imagery map with a panel showing different basemap styles that can be selected.

Change the basemap style

Switch a basemap layer from streets to satellite imagery.


An outdoor map with place labels in a different language.

Change language labels

Switch the language of place labels on a basemap.


ArcGIS Vector Tile Style Editor interface showing color settings for land, water, roads, boundaries, buildings, and nature and preview maps of Southeast Asia.

Create a custom basemap style

Use the ArcGIS Vector Tile Style Editor to style a vector tile basemap layer.


A white-and-blue custom basemap style on a map centered in Southeast Asia.

Display a custom basemap style

Add and display a styled vector tile basemap layer.


A navigation map with place icons and a panel showing place details.

Display basemap places

Learn how to use the ArcGIS Basemap Styles service to show place location on a basemap.


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