| Tool | Compatibility | Key Feature | |------|---------------|--------------| | (free) + Export to DXF | Works with any CAD | Import georeferenced images, create shapefiles, export as DXF. | | Google Earth Pro (free) + GIS add-ons | Save KML/KMZ, import into AutoCAD | Free for professional use. | | AutoCAD Raster Design (subscription) | Native Autodesk | Georeferencing, image rectification. | | Spatial Manager (low-cost) | AutoCAD 2017–2025 | Affordable and legal plugin starting at ~$95/year. |
Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit architectures) Minimum Technical Specifications Processor: 2.5 GHz or faster multi-core processor Arqcom CAD Earth.v8.1.5 for AutoCAD 2017-2025.rar
: The primary strength of CAD-Earth is its ability to import/export images, objects, and terrain meshes directly between Google Earth and AutoCAD. Coordinate Support | Tool | Compatibility | Key Feature |
Double-check that your drawing's assigned EPSG code matches the localized UTM zone of the terrain you are pulling from Google Earth. | | Spatial Manager (low-cost) | AutoCAD 2017–2025