From data to 3D visualization! Introducing five terrain tile generation software including GISBox

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In the field of geographic information systems (GIS) and 3D visualization, terrain tiling software converts highly accurate terrain data into a lightweight 3D format for efficient display on the web. Below are five terrain tiling software with excellent functionality and practicality and their features.

① GISBox GISBox is a professional GIS data processing software that supports tile generation and visualization of terrain, image, and oblique photo data. It quickly converts terrain data such as GeoTIFF and DSM into Cesium Terrain format and enables 3D display on the web.

Features:

✅ Supports various terrain data formats (GeoTIFF, DSM, etc.).

✅ Fast tile generation processing allows for large-scale data.

✅ Output in Cesium Terrain format and can be published on the web as is.

✅ Intuitive operation makes it easy to use even for beginners.

② Cesium ion Cesium ion is a cloud-based 3D data processing and hosting platform provided by Cesium. When you upload terrain data, tiles can be automatically generated and published on the web.

Features:

✅ Automatic tile generation reduces workload.

✅ No need to set up an environment, easy online processing.

✅ Web links are automatically generated and can be shared immediately.

✅ Supports streaming display of large-scale terrain data.

③ Global Mapper Global Mapper is a multifunctional GIS and remote sensing data processing software. It can edit and analyze terrain data such as DEM and DTM, and generate tiles.

Features:

✅ Supports various terrain formats (GeoTIFF, DEM, etc.).

✅ Equipped with terrain analysis functions such as elevation analysis and slope analysis.

✅ Rendering optimization with tile generation according to LOD (level of detail).

✅ Supports local and online publishing.

④ TileMill TileMill is an open source map design and tile generation tool that can convert terrain data into MBTiles and tile map formats. It supports offline and web display.

Features:

✅ Free open source software reduces costs.

✅ Custom rendering of terrain data is possible.

✅ Can be output as a web map service for easy sharing.

✅ Safe data management in local environment.

⑤ MapTiler MapTiler is a professional tool that supports map tile generation and web publishing. It tiles terrain data in TMS, XYZ, and Cesium Terrain formats and supports 3D display on multiple devices.

Features:

✅ Supports tile generation in Cesium Terrain format.

✅ Map publishing is possible locally and in the cloud.

✅ Equipped with image georeferencing and correction functions.

✅ Intuitive UI allows for quick tile generation.

Summary GISBox: Professional GIS tile generation tool that supports Cesium Terrain. Easy to operate and allows for quick project delivery.

Cesium ion: Cloud-based, automatic tile generation and publishing. Specialized for web display.

Global Mapper: Strong in terrain analysis and local processing, and can handle large-scale data.

TileMill: Open source, cost-effective, and suitable for small-scale projects.

MapTiler: Integrates tile generation and web publishing, and can be viewed on multiple platforms.

By using local processing (GISBox, Global Mapper) or online processing (Cesium ion) depending on the project, efficient data processing and 3D visualization can be achieved.