Simplify a Polygon or Line — Reduce Point Count

The Simplify tool reduces the number of points on a polygon or line. Use it to clean up shapes that have more detail than needed, or to reduce file size.

Simplify a polygon or line

1. In Map View, right-click the polygon or line you want to simplify.
2. From the menu, click Simplify.
3. A dialog opens showing your current zoom level and a dropdown to choose a zoom level to simplify to.

Tip: Lower zoom = more simplification. A higher zoom level keeps more detail.

4. Use the dropdown to select the zoom level you want to simplify to.
5. Click Simplify.

A confirmation message shows how many overlays were simplified and how many points were removed. For example: "Points: 450 → 120 (-330, 73%)"

Note: If the selected shape has no lines or polygons to simplify, you will see the message: "No lines or polygons to simplify."

See also

• Draw a polygon (Polygon Tool)
• Line Tool — Draw a Straight Line, Connected Lines, Flight Line or Dimension Line
• Draw a freeform line (Draw Tool)