Frequently asked question

Can ArcMap edit WMS, WFS, or GML layers?

Last Published: April 25, 2020
No. However, Web Feature Service (WFS) or Geography Markup Language (GML) layers can be saved to a shapefile or geodatabase, and these can be edited.

Article ID: 000006661

Software:
  • ArcMap 8 x
  • Legacy Products

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