ECW Compression
An advanced engine for compressing, storing and distributing aerial imagery and large mapping files, enabling fast and efficient work with substantial files.
Advanced data compression
- Reduce the size of imagery and raster files by up to 95%.
- Maintain high visual quality.
- Support aerial imagery, satellite imagery and high-resolution maps.
- Efficiently store very large datasets.
Fast data streaming
- Fast access to imagery without downloading the full file.
- Display only the area and resolution required.
- High performance even on low bandwidth.
- Support thousands of concurrent users.
Enterprise-scale operation
- Support datasets of terabytes and beyond.
- Manage image mosaics at national scale.
- Efficient access to local or national data.
- Support on-premise and cloud environments.
Cloud readiness
- Reduce cloud storage volumes.
- Consume data by area and level of detail.
- Improve performance when distributing geographic data.
- Support for Cloud Native architectures.
Integration & development
- An SDK for building custom applications.
- Support for C, C++, Java and mobile platforms.
- Integration with ArcGIS and Octave products.
- Integration into GIS systems and enterprise applications.
Compatibility & standards
- Preserve full geographic metadata.
- Support coordinate and projection systems.
- Compliance with OGC standards.
- Support WMS and WCS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ECW Compression?
ECW Compression is an advanced technology for compressing and streaming geographic raster data, significantly reducing the storage footprint of aerial imagery, satellite imagery and maps while maintaining high visual quality and fast access performance.
How does ECW Compression help reduce storage costs?
The technology reduces data file sizes by up to 95%, significantly cutting the storage resources required to manage large imagery and map repositories.
How can imagery be accessed without downloading large files?
Using the ECWP protocol, the system sends the user only the data needed for viewing at that moment — based on location, zoom level and the requested area. This provides fast access even to very large files without downloading them in full.
Is the solution suitable for organizations managing large volumes of aerial and satellite imagery?
Yes. ECW Compression was developed specifically for organizations managing very large datasets, including national image mosaics, satellite imagery and raster data in volumes of terabytes and beyond.
Can ECW Compression be integrated into existing GIS systems?
Yes. The solution integrates with ArcGIS, Octave products and a variety of other GIS applications and geographic servers, while maintaining compatibility with accepted industry standards.
How does ECW Compression support cloud environments?
The solution enables storing and distributing geographic data directly from cloud environments, optimizing storage, bandwidth and access times. Users can access data by area, layer or level of detail, without loading the entire dataset.
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