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How do I export a layer to a shapefile in ArcMap?

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Answer

Depending on the ArcGIS Desktop license level, features can be exported to a shapefile, or to a file, personal, or enterprise geodatabase. Instructions for doing this are described in the following Web Help document: Exporting features

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Software:
  • ArcMap

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