Quick and easy for small files:
If you use Map 3D or Civil 3D (2019 or later), you can import KML files directly using the following steps: kml file in autocad
This guide outlines the most effective methods to bring KML data into AutoCAD for drafting, design, or site planning. Quick and easy for small files: If you
| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | | KML uses WGS84 (lat/lon). AutoCAD expects projected units. Use GIS software to reproject before import. | | Units | 1 degree ≈ 111 km at equator. After import, scale by 1,000,000+ or use proper projection. | | Attributes | KML descriptions, names, or custom data may not appear in plain DXF. Use QGIS or Map 3D to preserve as XDATA or text. | | Large Files | Simplify KML in Google Earth (reduce points) or use QGIS to generalize geometries. | | Polygon Orientation | Sometimes imported polygons appear as lines. Check FILLMODE or use PEDIT to close. | Use GIS software to reproject before import
