Set the transparency of a basemap in ArcGIS Pro

Summary

The transparency of a basemap in a project can be set for clearer emphasis on the features or labels. This article describes the workflow to set the transparency of a basemap in ArcGIS Pro.

The map below displays the basemap at full opacity.

Procedure

1. Launch the project in ArcGIS Pro.
2. In the Contents pane, click the basemap.
3. On the ribbon, click the Tile Layer or Vector Tile Layer tab.
4. In the Effects group, click the Transparency drop-down. Adjust the transparency of the basemap using the slide control.

Note:
Alternatively, type the preferred transparency percentage in the Transparency parameter.

The map below demonstrates the basemap with the transparency set to 32.2 percent, making the features and labels more distinct.