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AutoCAD DWG to KML

Convert AutoCAD DWG to KML online for free — right in your browser. No upload, no sign-up, batch conversion, coordinate systems and attributes preserved.

Features

Fast Conversion

Efficiently convert from DWG to KML format

Data Security

All processing is done locally in your browser

Standard Format

Output standard KML format

dwg to kml

Convert dwg to kml online for free — right in your browser. No upload, no sign-up, batch conversion, coordinate systems and attributes preserved.

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About

AutoCAD DWG

DWG (Drawing) is Autodesk AutoCAD's native binary design file format, the most widely used format in engineering design and drafting. DWG files contain rich design information including vector graphics, text annotations, layer definitions, and block references. Vector features from DWG can be extracted to standard GIS formats through GDAL/OpenDesign libraries.

KML

KML (Keyhole Markup Language) is an XML-based geographic markup language originally developed by Keyhole and later acquired by Google, becoming an OGC standard. KML can describe points, lines, polygons, image overlays, 3D models, and other rich geographic content. It is the native format for Google Earth and Google Maps. KML files organize geographic data using tags and attributes, and support style definitions and network link functionality.

Conversion trade-offs

AutoCAD DWG: limitations to know

  • Proprietary binary format, parsing relies on third-party libraries
  • Coordinate system information usually incomplete, manual specification needed

KML: what you gain

  • Deep integration with Google ecosystem, can be displayed directly in Google Earth
  • Supports NetworkLink for dynamic data updates

Why convert AutoCAD DWG to KML?

DWG is the native, closed format of AutoCAD — the file that architecture, engineering and surveying offices produce every day. KML is the open format of Google Earth and Google Maps, so converting DWG to KML is the fastest way to put CAD drawings, building outlines, pipe networks and survey lines on a map anyone can view.

Unlike cloud converters that require uploading your drawings to their servers, this tool parses DWG directly in your browser using WebAssembly. Confidential CAD and survey data never leave your device — safe for commercial, engineering and government projects.

There is no sign-up, no conversion quota and no file size limit. Whether you convert one drawing or fifty, everything runs on your own computer at full speed, keeping layers, attributes and geometry intact. Coordinate systems are handled automatically: the source CRS is detected from your file and can be corrected via a searchable EPSG picker, while KML output is always reprojected to WGS84 (EPSG:4326) as the format requires.

When to convert AutoCAD DWG to KML?

Viewing CAD drawings in Google Earth for site context, client presentations and stakeholder reviews

Sharing survey and engineering data with people who don't have CAD software installed

Overlaying building outlines, pipe networks and parcel boundaries on web maps

Preparing planning or permit submissions that require KML/KMZ attachments

Coordinate systems and reprojection

KML is always written in WGS84 (EPSG:4326) geographic coordinates — the coordinate system Google Earth requires. Because of this format rule, the converter locks the output CRS to WGS84 for you: any other output selection is ignored, and there is nothing to configure on the target side.

Your only task is making sure the source CRS is correct. The converter auto-detects it from the file (.prj sidecar or coordinate analysis); if the detection is wrong, search the correct system by EPSG code or name in the source picker, and the geometry is reprojected to WGS84 automatically before export. Frequently used source systems:

EPSG:4326WGS 84 — Google Earth nativeEPSG:3857WGS 84 / Pseudo-Mercator (web maps)EPSG:32601–32660WGS 84 / UTM zones 1–60NEPSG:32701–32760WGS 84 / UTM zones 1–60SEPSG:25831–25837ETRS89 / UTM zones 31–37N (Europe)EPSG:2154Lambert-93 (France)EPSG:26910NAD83 / UTM zone 10N (North America)EPSG:4490CGCS2000 (China)

How does geoo.app compare?

geoo.appCloud convertersDesktop (QGIS / AutoCAD)
File uploadNone — runs in your browserRequired — files are sent to a serverNot required
Registration & costFree, no sign-upFree tier ≈ 3 conversions/month, then paidFree (QGIS) / paid license (AutoCAD)
File size limitNone — limited only by your deviceUpload caps, timeouts on large CAD filesNone
Confidential dataNever leaves your deviceStored on third-party serversStays on your device
InstallationNone — any modern browserNoneSoftware install required

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to upload my DWG file to convert it to KML?

No. This is a no-upload converter: the DWG file is parsed and converted to KML entirely in your browser. Your drawing is never transmitted to any server, which makes it safe for confidential projects.

Is this DWG to KML converter free?

Yes, completely free with no sign-up and no monthly conversion limit. You can convert as many DWG files to KML as you need.

Is there a file size limit for large DWG files?

No. Because the conversion runs locally in your browser, there is no upload size limit. Large CAD drawings that cloud converters reject or time out on can be converted here.

Can I convert DWG to KML without AutoCAD or QGIS?

Yes. You need neither AutoCAD, QGIS nor any desktop software — the converter reads DWG directly in your browser and produces a KML that opens in Google Earth.

Are layers and attributes preserved in the KML?

Yes. Layer structure and attribute data are carried over into the KML, so you can toggle and inspect your CAD layers in Google Earth.

Why does my converted KML show the wrong location?

KML/KMZ always uses WGS84 geographic coordinates, and this converter reprojects automatically — so a wrong location almost always means the source CRS was misdetected. Open the coordinate system picker, search the correct EPSG code for your drawing, and convert again; the output will land in the right place.

KML at a glance

Key Features

  • XML-based format with clear structure, easy to parse
  • Supports rich style definitions including icons, colors, and transparency
  • Native support for display in Google Earth and Google Maps

Common Use Cases

  • Data display in Google Earth and Google Maps
  • Sharing and publishing GPS tracks and points of interest
  • Visualization and annotation of geographic information

How to Use

  1. 1

    Upload your AutoCAD DWG file — drag and drop it onto the page, or browse from your device. You can add several files at once for batch conversion.

  2. 2

    The conversion runs automatically in your browser. No upload, no server — your data stays on your device the entire time.

  3. 3

    Download the KML file. Each input produces its own output, ready to use in your GIS, web map, or archive.