Use Case: You have access to Civil 3D or Map 3D and need an accurately georeferenced satellite background.
In AutoCAD 2025, you can also use EZ Maps to switch between different map providers more easily. 2. Importing Google Earth Vector Data (KML/KMZ) how to convert google map to autocad
When direct integration is not available, you can import map images and manually scale them. How To Convert Google Map to Autocad Drawing (2025) Use Case: You have access to Civil 3D
Right-click your "Places" folder in Google Earth and select Save Place As... . Save it as a .kml file. Importing Google Earth Vector Data (KML/KMZ) When direct
| Your goal | Best method | |-----------|--------------| | Quick sketch | Screenshot + trace | | Accurate site plan | QGIS → DXF | | Live background map | ArcGIS for AutoCAD plugin | | Roads/buildings as lines | KML → MyGeodata Converter → DWG |