HOW TO
A multiband raster from Landsat 8 band images can be created in ArcMap, either by using the Composite Bands (Data Management) tool or the Composite Bands button in the Image Analysis window.
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The instructions provided also apply for compositing other raster datasets, to create a multiband raster.
Option A:
Use the Composite Bands (Data Management) tool.
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If working outside a geodatabase, specify the extension of the output raster.
Option B:
Use the Composite Bands button in the Image Analysis window.
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The output of the Image Analysis window is added to the map document as a temporary layer. To save the output layer as a raster dataset, click the Export button on the Image Analysis window and specify the output location of the raster dataset.
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The output raster of both options is generated as an RGB composite. To change it to a Stretched value composite, right-click the layer > Properties > Symbology. Under the Show section, select the 'Stretched' option, and specify the band to be used for the stretch values. Input the desired parameters, and click OK.
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