Convert GeoJSON to DXF Online — Free & Instant
Converting GeoJSON to DXF brings web-sourced geospatial data into CAD workflows used by engineers, architects, and surveyors. DXF is AutoCAD's open interchange format, readable by virtually every CAD application including BricsCAD, QCAD, LibreCAD, and FreeCAD. Maparz converts GeoJSON geometry to DXF entities while preserving layer structure.
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When to convert GeoJSON to DXF
- Importing OpenStreetMap or government GeoJSON boundaries into AutoCAD
- Bringing web map parcel data into civil engineering drawings
- Converting GeoJSON building footprints for use in Revit site models
- Providing GIS-sourced geometry to CAD teams who work in AutoCAD
How to convert GeoJSON to DXF
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Upload your GeoJSON
Drop your .geojson or .json file onto the upload zone.
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Select DXF
Click DXF in the format selector.
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Download and open in CAD
Open the .dxf file in AutoCAD, QCAD, BricsCAD, or any DXF-compatible application.
About GeoJSON
GeoJSON is an open standard geospatial data format based on JSON, defined in RFC 7946. It supports all geometry types (Point, LineString, Polygon, MultiPolygon, etc.) and arbitrary properties per feature. GeoJSON is the preferred format for web mapping because browsers can parse it natively and libraries like Leaflet, Mapbox GL, and D3 consume it directly. GitHub renders GeoJSON files on a map automatically. It uses WGS 84 (EPSG:4326) as its coordinate reference system.
Strengths
- +Native browser support (JSON)
- +Human-readable and editable
- +Single file — easy to share
- +First-class support in web mapping libraries
About DXF
Drawing Exchange Format (DXF) is the open interoperability format developed by Autodesk for AutoCAD. It is widely used in civil engineering, architecture, and urban planning workflows. DXF files contain geometric primitives like lines, arcs, polylines, and text. When converting DXF files to GIS formats like Shapefile or GeoJSON, the geometry is preserved but attribute data may be minimal since DXF layers are mapped to feature properties. Conversely, GIS data exported to DXF can be brought into CAD workflows for drafting.
Strengths
- +Universal in CAD workflows
- +Supported by AutoCAD, Revit, FreeCAD, LibreCAD
- +Good for precise engineering geometry
Frequently asked questions
Q.Which AutoCAD versions can open this DXF?
The output uses a standard DXF format compatible with AutoCAD 2000 and later, as well as BricsCAD, QCAD, LibreCAD, and FreeCAD.
Q.Are GeoJSON properties transferred to DXF?
DXF has a limited attribute model. GeoJSON feature properties are mapped to DXF entity layer names and extended data where possible.
Q.Will the coordinates be correct in AutoCAD?
If your GeoJSON uses geographic coordinates (WGS 84), the DXF will contain geographic coordinates. You may need to set the correct coordinate system in AutoCAD using the GEOGRAPHICLOCATION command.