MODIS Land Cover (MCD12Q1)
MODIS MCD12Q1 provides global annual land cover classification at 500m resolution, derived from NASA MODIS satellite observations.
Format HDF / GeoTIFF
Coverage Global
Resolution 500m
License Free open access
Update Annual products
Format
HDF / GeoTIFF
Geometry
Raster classification
Coverage
Global
Resolution
500m
About this dataset
Global annual land cover classification at 500m resolution from NASA MODIS satellite data.
Download MODIS MCD12Q1 global land cover products for annual classification and land surface dynamics analysis.
Global land cover change Vegetation monitoring Climate modeling input
How to download
- 1 Open the LP DAAC MCD12Q1 product page.
- 2 Select the product year and classification scheme.
- 3 Use the NASA Earthdata search or AppEEARS to subset or download tiles.
- 4 Download the HDF or converted GeoTIFF and inspect it locally.
FAQ
What classification schemes does MCD12Q1 offer?
MCD12Q1 includes multiple classification schemes such as IGBP, UMD, LAI/fPAR, and NPP.
How do I download MODIS land cover tiles?
Use the LP DAAC AppEEARS service for area-based subsets or download full tiles via NASA Earthdata.