I've got a .csv file that contains a long list of latitude and longitude points. Is there an efficient way to batch convert the list into a projected UTM coordinate system?
[GIS] Batch convert lat longs to UTM
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convertcoordinate systemutm
I've got a .csv file that contains a long list of latitude and longitude points. Is there an efficient way to batch convert the list into a projected UTM coordinate system?
Best Answer
With arcmap,
add the csv and use the lat longs to create an event table. (right click layer> "Display XY Data")
This creates an event layer with the table and a point layer (not a real point layer, it needs to be exported later)
set the document projection (data frame properties) to the desired output of the file. (right click layers "in the TOC">properties> coordinate system tab).
right click the layer in TOC > Export Data
Use the option to "use the same coordinate system as: the data frame"