System File Type – vrt

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System File Type

vrt

Geospatial
Windows Explorer icon for the vrt file type in OneDrive folders

Overview

A GDAL Virtual Dataset file.

Characteristics

XML definition that describes a derived or composite raster dataset by referencing source rasters, bands, transforms, mosaics, or processing functions.

Common Uses

Virtual mosaics, reprojection, band composition, subsetting, and nondestructive raster workflows.

Compatible Programs

  • ArcGIS Pro
  • QGIS
  • GDAL

Sources

vrt Available by Year Taken/Created

vrt — Live from Microsoft

Secure, read-only view focused directly on the vrt file-type folder.