Export Topography From Google Earth To Autocad [top] ◎ 〈Full〉

If you have access to (which comes with most AEC collections), the workflow is much cleaner and creates a usable "Surface."

Since the native contour generator is limited, the best free workflow is: export topography from google earth to autocad

Always verify the Google Earth topography with a physical site survey or official GIS data before breaking ground. If you have access to (which comes with

This is widely considered the gold standard for this workflow. The Plex-Earth plugin allows you to select an area in AutoCAD and instantly import georeferenced satellite imagery and 3D terrain. It can automatically generate 3D meshes and contour lines within your drawing. It can automatically generate 3D meshes and contour

This is the pro method. You will need a third-party tool called (paid) or the open-source hero: QGIS (free).

Use this if you just need the visual shape of the hills for a masterplan or rendering.