New Reader/Writer: ESRI Tile Cache Files (*.TPK)

The v2 format is documented here:

https://github.com/Esri/raster-tiles-compactcache

This would be a game changer. Why isn't this on the roadmap yet?

I’m pleased to let you all know that as of FME 2026.2 we have released the Esri Tile Cache reader.

Stay tuned for the writer in 2026.3! 

Hi all,

The Esri Tile Cache writer is now available in 2026.3!

Hi this is a great first step.

However, I notice that in the youtube video here: 

only Web Mercator and WGS84 coordinate systems are mentioned as being compatible with the tpkx format.  This is not strictly true, as while the suggested coordinate system is Web Mercator, you can use any tiling scheme (pyramid levels/coordinate system combo) provided you can import it from an existing Map Service.  See Esri docs here: https://doc.esri.com/en/arcgis-pro/latest/tool-reference/data-management/create-map-tile-package.html?tabs=python

• EXISTING—A tiling scheme from an existing map service will be used. You must specify a map service in the service_file parameter. Choose this option if your organization has created a tiling scheme for an existing service on the server and you want to match it. Matching tiling schemes ensures that the tiles will overlay correctly in your Maps SDKs application. If you choose this option, use the same coordinate system for the source map as the map with the tiling scheme you're importing.

Will the tile package writer be enhanced in a future version to accommodate alternative tiling schemes with different pyramid levels and coordinate systems?

Regards,

Marc