Have you successfully extracted terrain from Google Earth? What workflow do you use? Let us know in the comments below!
Connect to online terrain data (like SRTM or Aster DEM) for that specific georeferenced area. Use the tool to create elevation lines. Export to AutoCAD: Save or export the generated contours as a DXF or DWG file. Open this file in AutoCAD to see your 3D contour lines. 3. Native AutoCAD Geolocation (Imagery Only) export topography from google earth to autocad
Exporting topography from Google Earth to AutoCAD is a common workflow, but it requires specific steps because Google Earth does not have a direct "Export to DWG" button. Have you successfully extracted terrain from Google Earth
Fast and accurate if the source data exists. Unfortunately, Google Earth’s default "Terrain" layer does not show isolines (contours); it shows a shaded mesh. Connect to online terrain data (like SRTM or
Note: Google Earth Pro removed the direct "Extract Contours" tool in recent updates. If you do not have a plugin, you must manually trace contours or use the method below.
Recent versions of AutoCAD (2024 and 2025) have improved native mapping features, though they primarily focus on imagery rather than 3D terrain: Import Google Earth objects into AutoCAD - Spatial Manager
This is the pro method. You will need a third-party tool called (paid) or the open-source hero: QGIS (free).