Convert DXF to GeoJSON - Drawing Conversion For Professionals

Convert DXF to GeoJSON

DXF to GeoJSON Conversion

Make exporting DXF drawings to GeoJSON painless - just three easy steps to success:

  1. Install Automapki Application

    Effortlessly export GeoJSON maps from DXF drawings with Automapki Application. Install the add-on and restart your CAD software to begin.

  2. Execute GeoJSON Export

    Open your DXF editor, then type AmExportMap in the command line or select Export Map item from the application menu.

  3. Export DXF to GeoJSON

    Choose your GeoJSON (.json, .geojson) file, click Save, and convert the selected DXF entities into GeoJSON format.

Still stuck on DXF to GeoJSON conversion? Our practical guides help you complete DXF drawings conversion successfully:


DXF DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) File

The DXF file format (Drawing Exchange Format), developed by Autodesk in 1982, is a universal standard for sharing CAD data across platforms. Designed as a vendor-neutral alternative to DWG, DXF files preserve essential design elements - such as 2D/3D geometry, layers, text annotations, and metadata - ensuring seamless collaboration between AutoCAD and a wide range of CAD, CAM, and GIS applications.

Key Features of DXF Files

  • Open Standard: Originally created to allow open access to CAD data, the DXF format is available in both ASCII and binary versions for easy interoperability and editing.
  • Cross-Platform Compatibility: DXF is widely supported by major CAD programs like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, BricsCAD, and more, facilitating efficient project sharing and workflow integration.
  • Text-Based Format: The ASCII DXF format uses a readable text syntax, making it simple to view, edit, and debug using standard text editors.
  • DWG Exchange: DXF acts as a critical bridge for exchanging DWG drawing data without requiring proprietary software, ensuring broader accessibility and collaboration across different design platforms.

Convert DXF Files Quickly and Easily

Our Autoconverter and Automesher Application make it easy to import, export, and convert DXF files into a variety of other CAD and 3D file formats. Convert 3D mesh models into DXF files composed of colored face layers, allowing you to efficiently process and edit designs within your preferred DWG-compatible editor.

Streamline Your CAD Workflows

Enhance your CAD file management and interoperability with Autoconverter and Automesher Application. Simplify DXF conversion and integration for faster, more flexible design workflows!


JSON GeoJSON File Format - Features and Conversion

GeoJSON is a widely-used geospatial data interchange format that encodes geographic features using lightweight JSON syntax. Designed for simplicity, interoperability, and ease of use, GeoJSON provides a powerful way to represent geometric shapes, properties, and coordinate reference systems across various applications.

What is GeoJSON?

GeoJSON files describe points, line strings, polygons, and multi-geometries using a standardized WGS84 coordinate system. It supports rich attribute data, making it ideal for mapping applications, geospatial databases, and spatial analysis tools. As an open format based on JSON, it is human-readable, easily parsed, and supported by a wide range of software platforms.

Key Features of GeoJSON

  • JSON-Based Structure: The GeoJSON format relies on JSON (JavaScript Object Notation), making files lightweight, readable, and easy to validate or manipulate across different programming environments.
  • Support for Geometric Types: GeoJSON supports Point, LineString, Polygon, MultiPoint, MultiLineString, and MultiPolygon geometries, providing flexibility for complex geospatial representations.
  • Standard Coordinate System: Features are based on the WGS84 reference system (latitude and longitude), ensuring compatibility with GPS data and mapping applications worldwide.
  • No Styling Information: Unlike other geospatial file formats, GeoJSON focuses solely on geometry and properties, not appearance or style, leaving visualization aspects to the rendering software.

Convert and Work with GeoJSON Maps

Use Automapki Application to import, export, and convert GeoJSON files directly within CAD platforms like AutoCAD, BricsCAD, and ZWCAD. Automapki automatically manages coordinate system conversions and projects GeoJSON features onto georeferenced DWG drawings, ensuring perfect spatial accuracy. Easily integrate precise CAD designs with real-world geospatial data for comprehensive mapping and design workflows.


DXF vs GeoJSON Comparison

Property DXF GeoJSON
Extensions .dxf .json, .geojson
Name Drawing Exchange Format GeoJson Features
Versions
  • Min: AutoCAD 2010
  • Max: AutoCAD 2026
Textures
Colors
Geometry components
Readers
Writers