How Point to Raster works

The following information specifies how the cells are assigned values under various conditions when converting from a point feature class to a raster using the Point to Raster tool.

• If the points have M and Z, use Z.
• If there is only a single point in a cell, that point's value is assigned to the cell.
• Priority field is only used with the MOST_FREQUENT option.
• If there is more than one point in a cell, and
  • No priorities are set or the priorities are the same, and
    • The attributes are all different, use the one with the lowest FID.
    • Else, select the one with the most common attribute, if still a tie, use the lowest FID.
  • The priorities are different, and
    • The attributes are different, select the one with the highest priority.
    • The attributes are the same, select the one with the most common attribute, then use the one with the lowest FID, if necessary.

• If the feature lies on a cell boundary, the boundary rules apply.

Examples using different options for the cell assignment method

Illustration of boundary rules for point feature to raster conversion