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GPX to GeoJSON GPX to GeoPackage GPX to KML
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GeoPackage to GeoJSON GeoPackage to ESRI Shapefile GeoPackage to File Geodatabase
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FlatGeobuf to GeoJSON FlatGeobuf to GeoPackage FlatGeobuf to ESRI Shapefile
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JSON-FG to GeoJSON JSON-FG to GeoPackage JSON-FG to ESRI Shapefile
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KML to GeoJSON KML to GeoPackage KML to ESRI Shapefile
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Mapbox Vector Tiles to GeoJSON Mapbox Vector Tiles to GeoPackage Mapbox Vector Tiles to ESRI Shapefile
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PMTiles to GeoJSON PMTiles to GeoPackage PMTiles to ESRI Shapefile
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MBTiles to GeoJSON MBTiles to GeoPackage MBTiles to ESRI Shapefile
AutoCAD DXF
AutoCAD DXF to GeoJSON AutoCAD DXF to GeoPackage AutoCAD DXF to ESRI Shapefile
GML
GML to GeoJSON GML to GeoPackage GML to ESRI Shapefile
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel to GeoJSON Microsoft Excel to GeoPackage Microsoft Excel to CSV
GeoRSS
GeoRSS to GeoJSON GeoRSS to GPX GeoRSS to KML
MapInfo
MapInfo to GeoJSON MapInfo to GeoPackage MapInfo to ESRI Shapefile
File Geodatabase
File Geodatabase to GeoJSON File Geodatabase to GeoPackage File Geodatabase to ESRI Shapefile
SpatiaLite / SQLite
SpatiaLite / SQLite to GeoJSON SpatiaLite / SQLite to GeoPackage SpatiaLite / SQLite to ESRI Shapefile

Browser-based GIS workflow

Free DXF Tools Online

Preview an AutoCAD DXF drawing in a browser-based map, check its geometry, and convert CAD data for Google Earth, web maps, or desktop GIS workflows.

Start here: Start with a .dxf drawing. For best results, confirm that the drawing has the coordinate context needed by the destination GIS workflow.

Choose a task

Start with the action you need

Start here Open the DXF drawing Preview the geometry and confirm that the drawing loads as expected. View & inspect DXF Viewer Open a DXF drawing online and preview its geometry on an interactive map. Check projection CRS / SRS Detector Inspect available coordinate reference metadata before handing CAD geometry to GIS software.

Open and inspect DXF

Preview CAD geometry before converting it and check whether the drawing is suitable for a map workflow.

View & inspect

DXF Viewer

Open a DXF drawing online and preview its geometry on an interactive map.

 Check projection

CRS / SRS Detector

Inspect available coordinate reference metadata before handing CAD geometry to GIS software.

 Map extent

Bounding Box Tool

Create a reusable extent for checking the area covered by a converted CAD layer.

Convert DXF for the next workflow

Choose an output based on whether the recipient needs Google Earth, a web map, or established desktop GIS software.

Google Earth

DXF to KML

Convert CAD geometry to KML for visual review and sharing in Google Earth-style tools.

 Web maps

DXF to GeoJSON

Create a web-friendly GeoJSON layer for browser maps, APIs, and JavaScript workflows.

 Desktop GIS

DXF to Shapefile

Export CAD geometry into a Shapefile package for compatible GIS and data-portal workflows.

Suggested workflow

From file to usable GIS data

  1. 01

    Open the DXF drawing

    Preview the geometry and confirm that the drawing loads as expected.

    Open the viewer →
  2. 02

    Check the map context

    Review the extent and available coordinate reference information.

    Check CRS →
  3. 03

    Choose the destination

    Select KML, GeoJSON, or Shapefile based on the receiving workflow.

    Compare output paths →
  4. 04

    Download the converted layer

    Run the browser-local conversion and save the generated GIS file.

    Convert DXF to KML →

Frequently asked questions

DXF tools FAQ

What is a DXF file?

DXF is a CAD exchange format commonly used to move drawing geometry between AutoCAD and other design, engineering, and GIS-adjacent tools.

Can I view a DXF file without AutoCAD?

Yes. GeoDataViewer provides a browser-based DXF viewer for previewing supported drawing geometry without installing AutoCAD or uploading the file to a server.

Which DXF conversion should I use?

Choose DXF to KML for Google Earth-style review, DXF to GeoJSON for web maps and APIs, or DXF to Shapefile for established desktop GIS and data-portal workflows.

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