Raster To Points

Overview

Converts raster data to point features by creating points from raster cell centers or selected raster values.

DEM to points: Convert a digital elevation model (DEM) to elevation points for interpolation or analysis.
Extract classified data: Extract point data for specific classes, such as forest or water, from a land-use raster.
Remote sensing processing: Convert cell values such as NDVI or temperature to point data for spatial statistics.
Data reduction and sampling: Reduce data volume and extract key points for analysis.

Basic settings (required)

Parameter	Description	Data type
Input raster file	Raster to convert to point features.	Raster
Do not export invalid values (optional)	Controls whether NoData values in the raster are removed.	Boolean
Output path	Folder where the result file is saved.	Folder path
Output file name	Name of the output vector file.	Text without extension

Start the tool: Open Geoprocessing Toolbox > Data Management Tools > Data Conversion > Raster To Vector, then start Raster To Points.
Set parameters: In Basic settings, select the input raster. By default, the tool does not export invalid values.
Run and monitor the task: Click Run. You can view progress, runtime, and status in Task List.
Handle failures if needed: If the run fails, review the error message and use Edit to return to the tool pane.

Output size: High-resolution rasters, such as 1 m DEMs, may generate a very large number of points and affect performance.
NoData handling: NoData cells are skipped by default. Adjust the option if your workflow requires them.
Cell value storage: For floating-point rasters, such as elevation rasters, values may change slightly because of the output storage format.
Coordinate precision: Point positions are based on cell centers and do not represent original raster boundaries exactly.