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==What is a GeoTIFF==
==What is a GeoTIFF==
GeoTIFF is a file format for geographical raster data. It is an image file format, especially for Geo data. In the file format, specific metadata for Geo data is included, such as the CRS (Coordinate Reference System), the spatial extent (coverage), resolution and no data value.
GeoTIFF is a file format for geographical raster data. It is an image file format, especially for Geo data. In the file format, specific metadata for Geo data is included, such as the CRS (Coordinate Reference System) and the spatial extent (coverage). Also other metadata, common for raster data are included such as the resolution and an optional no data value.


==How to create a GeoTIFF file==
==How to create a GeoTIFF file==

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What is a GeoTIFF

GeoTIFF is a file format for geographical raster data. It is an image file format, especially for Geo data. In the file format, specific metadata for Geo data is included, such as the CRS (Coordinate Reference System) and the spatial extent (coverage). Also other metadata, common for raster data are included such as the resolution and an optional no data value.

How to create a GeoTIFF file

To convert a Geo Data set so that it meets these requirements, for example a GIS (Geographical Information System) can be used. ArcGIS Desktop is one example. An open-source alternative is QGIS.