At CARTO, democratizing spatial analysis is a top priority, aiming to break down barriers between geospatial data and analytics tools, making it accessible to all. The company is extending its efforts to raster data, which has been notoriously challenging due to its size and specialized software requirements. By adopting open standards like Parquet and cloud-native solutions, CARTO aims to make raster data as accessible and easy to use as vector data, unlocking valuable insights in environmental monitoring, urban planning, and catastrophe modeling. The company envisions a future where raster data is integrated seamlessly into the broader data ecosystem, providing a scalable and cost-effective solution for organizations.