ArcGIS Pro currently lacks native support for high dynamic range image formats (.hdr), which are increasingly important for realistic visualization, lighting analysis, and photogrammetry workflows. These formats preserve luminance data that standard images cannot capture.
Additionally, while ArcGIS supports some hyperspectral formats (TIFF and ENVI), expanded native support for common scientific HDR/hyperspectral file types would benefit:
- Environmental monitoring (vegetation stress, mineral mapping)
- Precision agriculture (crop health analysis)
- Nighttime urban studies (light pollution/illumination modeling)
Direct HDR/hyperspectral support would eliminate preprocessing steps and improve integration with remote sensing tools and 3D rendering pipelines. This would position ArcGIS Pro as more competitive for advanced imaging workflows, for which scientists often use other softwares.
