Convert KML to DXF Online — Free & Instant
Converting KML to DXF brings Google Earth geometry into AutoCAD and other CAD applications. This is useful for engineers and architects who receive site boundary or infrastructure data as KML and need to work with it in a CAD environment. Maparz handles the format translation using GDAL, preserving all vector geometry.
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When to convert KML to DXF
- Importing Google My Maps boundaries into AutoCAD for site planning
- Converting Google Earth survey paths to DXF for civil engineering use
- Bringing KML infrastructure data into BricsCAD or FreeCAD
- Converting Google Earth polygon overlays to DXF for construction drawings
How to convert KML to DXF
- 1
Upload your KML or KMZ
Drop a .kml or .kmz file on the upload zone.
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Select DXF
Click DXF in the format selector.
- 3
Open in AutoCAD
Open the .dxf in AutoCAD, QCAD, BricsCAD, or LibreCAD.
About KML
Keyhole Markup Language (KML) is an XML-based format developed for Google Earth and now maintained by the OGC. It is widely used in Google Maps, Google Earth, and many consumer-facing mapping applications. KML supports styled geometry, network links, folders, and time-based animations. It always uses geographic coordinates (WGS 84) and is stored as plain XML text. KMZ is simply a ZIP-compressed KML file, which can also include embedded images and other resources.
Strengths
- +Native in Google Earth and Google Maps
- +Supports rich styling and labels
- +Human-readable XML
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.Will KML styling be preserved in the DXF?
DXF has a different styling model to KML. Colours and icon styles from KML are not directly transferable, but geometry and layer structure are preserved.
Q.Can I convert a KMZ file to DXF?
Yes. Both .kml and .kmz files are accepted and converted to DXF automatically.
Q.What coordinate system does the DXF use?
The DXF uses the same geographic coordinates as the KML (WGS 84). Set the CRS in AutoCAD using GEOGRAPHICLOCATION if needed.