DXF is optimized for CAD and engineering, KML for Google Earth visualization and web maps. These formats solve fundamentally different problems.
| Criteria | DXF | KML |
|---|---|---|
| CAD compatibility | ✓ | ✗ |
| Google Earth | ✗ | ✓ |
| Coordinate precision | ✓ | ✓ |
| Visual styling | ✗ | ✓ |
| True scale 1:1 | ✓ | ✗ |
For engineering projects, master plans, CAD work.
For map visualization, presentations, Google Earth.