Map To Autocad - How To Import Google

Export as KML/KMZ. Instead of a screenshot, go to File > Export > Save Place As… and save your selected area as a .KMZ file. This file contains not just the image but the geographic corner coordinates.

Capture the Map. Open Google Maps or Google Earth Pro (preferred, as it allows higher resolution exports). Navigate to your site and adjust the zoom level. Use the "Save Image" function in Google Earth Pro or a dedicated screenshot tool (like Snipping Tool on Windows). how to import google map to autocad

Scale the Image. This is the critical step. In Google Earth, measure a known distance on the screen (e.g., the length of a visible sidewalk or the distance between two intersections). In AutoCAD, use the SCALE command, select the image, type R for "Reference," click two points on the image that correspond to the known distance, and then type that actual distance (e.g., 100’). The image will now be roughly to scale. Export as KML/KMZ