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Loading Esri Vector Tile Layers to QGIS

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Last updated 6 months ago

This guide will run through how to add a publicly accessible Esri Vector Tile Layer to a QGIS project.

Adding layer to QGIS using Service URL

In the QGIS main menu, navigate to Layer > Add Layer > Add Vector Tile Layer...

Ensure Source Type is set to Service. Under Connections, click New > New ArcGIS Vector Tile Service Connection...

Type in a suitable name for the layer, and copy and paste the Service URL. The Service URL is listed in the BAS data catalogue the bottom right of an Esri item page. For example, a service URL might be:

Leave everything else as default and click OK.

You will then return to the previous dialogue box. The new connection will be available to select in the Connections drop down menu. Ensure it is selected here and click Add. This will load the layer into the QGIS Project.

https://tiles.arcgis.com/tiles/tPxy1hrFDhJfZ0Mf/arcgis/rest/services/add_contours_medium_res_v7_3_vt/VectorTileServer