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Bug

The Add Data From Path tool in ArcGIS Pro silently fails to render local XYZ tile layers when the source is referenced via a file:// URI – no tiles are drawn; no error is displayed.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000185166
SubmittedMay 22, 2026
Last ModifiedJune 17, 2026
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.7
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version11.0 64 bit
StatusAs Designed

Additional Information

ArcGIS Pro currently only supports URL-based XYZ tiled layers. File-based XYZ tiled layers are not supported.

Workaround

Serve the same tile directory over HTTP on the local machine and reference it via http://localhost:

cd C:\xyz_test

python -m http.server 8000

Then, in the Add Data From Path tool:

http://localhost:8000/{z}/{x}/{y}.png

python -m http.server is suitable for verification and short-lived use. For sustained operation, a service-capable HTTP server such as Caddy or Nginx (portable) is recommended.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000185166

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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