Developers can simulate a map server environment without setting up a heavy Enterprise ArcGIS Server.
Note: As of March 2026, ArcMap has officially retired, but these types of local services are often still compatible with ArcGIS Pro. What are some alternatives to Portable Basemap Server? Portable Basemap Server V3.1.zip Download
: Implements OGC WMTS and Esri GeoServices REST specifications for broad compatibility. Download and Resources Developers can simulate a map server environment without
For Esri users, PBS is a lifesaver. It publishes services that automatically conform to the REST API standard used by ArcGIS. This means you can copy the service URL, paste it into ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro, and it will recognize the layers immediately, just as if you were connecting to an enterprise server. : Implements OGC WMTS and Esri GeoServices REST
: Click Start New Services . This generates a local URL that acts as a bridge between the imagery provider and your GIS software.
Drag the new layer from the Catalog into your .
, allowing it to wrap various data sources into standardized basemap services. Key Features Multi-Source Integration