[1136] Convert a TIFF to a coordinate-aware (georeferenced) PNG in ArcGIS Pro

Here’s how to convert a TIFF to a coordinate-aware (georeferenced) PNG in ArcGIS Pro, while still making sure it can be viewed in normal image viewers like Windows Photos or Preview:

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🧭 Goal

You want a PNG that:
1. Can open normally (not black or blank).
2. Keeps geographic coordinates (through a world file, .pgw).

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⚙️ Method – Export Raster

This is the simplest and most reliable method.

Steps:
1. Open ArcGIS Pro and add your .tif file to the map.
2. Make sure the TIFF looks correct (adjust the color ramp or stretch if it appears dark).
3. In the Contents pane, right-click your raster layer →
Data → Export Raster…
4. In the Export Raster window:
• Output Format: PNG
• Pixel Type: 8 Bit Unsigned
• Renderer: ✔️ Use Renderer (this makes it viewable like a normal image)
• Write World File: ✔️ Yes (this saves coordinates in a .pgw file)
• Output Name: e.g., exported_image.png
5. Click Run.

✅ You’ll get:
• exported_image.png → viewable in any image viewer.
• exported_image.pgw → stores the coordinate and pixel-size info for GIS software.