OSM map: get DWG (AutoCAD) instead of converting CSV → DWG
Looking to turn a map from CSV into DWG? If your data comes from OpenStreetMap, you do not need an intermediate CSV file: osm2cdr builds the map straight from the OSM source and hands you a ready DWG, which opens in AutoCAD. That is faster and more accurate than the chain "download CSV → upload to a converter → get DWG": you pick an area on the map, choose the DWG format and download the result with up-to-date OSM data and layers for buildings, roads, water and features.
How CSV differs from DWG
| Format | Extension | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSV | .csv | GIS | Excel analysis, database import, Python/R data processing, visualization |
| DWG | .dwg | CAD | Architectural design, master plans, construction documentation, land surveying |
How to get DWG on osm2cdr
- 1Select an area on the map on the osm2cdr home page
- 2Choose the DWG format and, if needed, a style and CRS
- 3Click Export and download the ready DWG file
DWG format properties
| Extension | .dwg |
| Type | CAD |
| Purpose | Architectural design, master plans, construction documentation, land surveying |
When you need DWG
The DWG format is handy when you need to open the result in a dedicated program and keep working with the map: editing, printing, analysing or embedding it in a project. osm2cdr delivers DWG split into layers with up-to-date OpenStreetMap data, so the file is ready to use right after download.
What changes when going CSV → DWG
Going CSV → DWG, GIS attribute tables are not carried into the drawing: geometry is laid out across named layers (buildings, roads, water) while coordinate accuracy is preserved. The result targets CAD work, not attribute analysis. osm2cdr builds DWG straight from OpenStreetMap data, so an intermediate CSV file is not needed.
If you have your own CSV file (not from OSM)
osm2cdr does not accept or convert third-party CSV files: the service works only with OpenStreetMap data. If you already have your own CSV file that is not from OSM, convert it to DWG with third-party tools: GDAL/ogr2ogr from the command line or QGIS — open the CSV and save the layer as DWG. It is free and runs locally, with no cloud upload.
FAQ: CSV → DWG
Can I upload my CSV file?
Not yet: we don't support uploading CSV files at the moment, so convert your file to DWG with ogr2ogr or QGIS. And if your data comes from OpenStreetMap, you don't need a file at all — osm2cdr exports the map straight into DWG.
Is it free?
Yes, exporting an OpenStreetMap map to DWG on osm2cdr is free. Select an area, the DWG format and download the result.
Which programs open DWG?
The DWG format opens in dedicated programs for its category. See the DWG format page for the full list and details.
Why is this better than an online CSV → DWG converter?
An online converter caps the result quality at the quality of the source CSV file. osm2cdr takes data from the OpenStreetMap source and builds DWG with correct layers directly — with no loss on an intermediate CSV file.