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ArcMap Continued Support

Last Published: August 4, 2025

This article was originally published in 2020. ArcGIS Desktop is now deprecated and will be retired March 1, 2026. There are no plans for future releases of ArcGIS Desktop, and it is recommended that you migrate to ArcGIS Pro. For help with transitioning from ArcGIS Desktop, visit Keep Innovating with GIS to access the migration guide.

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  • ArcMap

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