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Autodesk has officially retired this extension. It is no longer supported by Autodesk and is generally incompatible with modern operating systems (Windows 10/11) and current AutoCAD releases (2020–2024). Relying on legacy versions of this plug-in poses security risks and stability issues for modern workstations.

Modern versions of AutoCAD (2014 and later) include a built-in tab on the ribbon. This feature utilizes Autodesk’s partnership with Bing Maps (and recently other providers via Autodesk Cloud Services) to stream aerial imagery into the CAD viewport. autocad google earth extension

That’s the good story—useful, magical, and a little tragic. Autodesk has officially retired this extension

A land developer recalls, "I was designing a subdivision. I clicked 'Import from Google Earth,' and suddenly my lot lines were perfectly sitting on top of real trees, real driveways, real slopes. I saw that one of my proposed roads would have required blasting through a ridge the surveyor missed. Saved $200,000 in change orders right there." Modern versions of AutoCAD (2014 and later) include