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DXF to KML

Convert DXF files to KML format

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DXF to KML

Sharing a CAD drawing with someone who doesn’t have AutoCAD is easiest in Google Earth — and that means converting DXF to KML. Site plans, boundaries and alignments become placemarks and paths that anyone can open in Google Earth or Google Maps.

Upload your DXF and download KML. DXF stores no coordinate system, so tell the converter which CRS the drawing uses; the output is reprojected to WGS84 so it lands in the right place on the globe.

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About DXF

DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) is an Autodesk format for exchanging drawing data between AutoCAD and other CAD applications. It is widely used in architecture, engineering, and construction, and is the standard export format from many survey and CAD tools.

You might convert from DXF when you need to bring CAD geometry into a GIS for spatial analysis, when you want to display building footprints or survey linework on a web map, or when you need to assign a coordinate reference system to geometry drawn in an arbitrary CAD coordinate space.

Frequently asked questions

Does DXF store a coordinate reference system?

No — DXF files do not natively store CRS information. Coordinates are in the drawing's internal unit system. If you know the intended CRS, use the Assign CRS tool after conversion to correctly geo-reference the output.

What DXF geometry types are supported?

Lines, polylines, arcs, circles, and polygon boundaries are all converted. Text entities and blocks are not included in the vector output. Hatching patterns are not preserved.

Can I filter by DXF layer after conversion?

DXF layer names are stored as a feature property in the output, allowing you to filter features by layer in QGIS or other GIS software after conversion.

Need to convert multiple DXF files?

Use our batch DXF to KML converter to process dozens or hundreds of files in a single run — Pro feature, files never leave your browser.