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Shapefile to DXF

Convert Shapefile to DXF 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 SHP to DXF format

Data Security

All processing is done locally in your browser

Standard Format

Output standard DXF format

shp to dxf

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

Drag and drop files or folders, or click to upload

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About

Shapefile

ESRI Shapefile is a vector data format developed by ESRI and one of the most widely used formats in GIS. A Shapefile actually consists of multiple files: .shp stores geometry, .shx stores spatial index, .dbf stores attributes, and .prj stores coordinate reference system information. Common practice is to package these files into a ZIP archive for distribution. Shapefile supports three basic geometry types: point, line, and polygon.

DXF

DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) is a CAD data exchange format developed by Autodesk, the native interchange format for AutoCAD. DXF stores vector graphic data in text format, including points, lines, polygons, text annotations, and layer information. In GIS, DXF is commonly used for data exchange with CAD systems, and many survey and engineering data are provided in DXF format.

Conversion trade-offs

Shapefile: limitations to know

  • Consists of multiple files, inconvenient to manage and distribute
  • Field names limited to 10 characters with limited attribute types
  • Single file size limited to 2GB

DXF: what you gain

  • Supported by virtually all CAD software and many GIS applications
  • Suitable for exchanging data with engineering surveys

Why convert Shapefile to DXF?

Converting Shapefile to DXF is one of the most common workflows in GIS. Shapefile data usually comes from desktop GIS software, government open-data portals, or data exchange with partners, while DXF is what modern tools, web maps, and platforms expect. This converter bridges the two: it reads your Shapefile files, keeps geometry and attributes intact, and writes clean DXF output — entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly — your files never leave your device.

Is the Shapefile to DXF converter free?

Yes, completely free with no sign-up and no usage limits.

Are coordinate systems preserved when converting Shapefile to DXF?

By default the output keeps the source coordinate system. If your Shapefile file uses a projected CRS (like UTM), you can search any EPSG coordinate system by keyword or code and reproject in one step. Note: output formats that require WGS84 by specification (KML, KMZ, GPX) always reproject to WGS84 automatically.

Can I convert multiple files at once?

Yes — drop several Shapefile files at once and each one produces its own DXF output.

DXF at a glance

Key Features

  • AutoCAD native exchange format, universal in CAD industry
  • Text format readable, easy to parse programmatically
  • Supports rich graphic attributes including layers, colors, and line types

Common Use Cases

  • Importing CAD engineering drawings into GIS systems
  • Cross-platform exchange of survey and planning data

How to Use

  1. 1

    Upload your Shapefile 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 DXF file. Each input produces its own output, ready to use in your GIS, web map, or archive.