Map of Syria in DXF format
A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download
Customize the map
Open this place's area in the constructor and adjust everything to your needs
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What this map contains by default
This is how the map is built as-is — every setting can be changed in the constructor.
About DXF
Map of Syria in DWG: 261 285 km of roads classified by type, 4% green areas — in the WGS 84 coordinate system, ready to open in AutoCAD, BricsCAD, nanoCAD. Every feature type on its own layer, units are meters.
Which layers are in the file
This file for the selected area contains:
- Roads
- Water
- Greenery
Geometry by layer
- Roads — polylines classified by road type
- Water — closed polylines and shoreline polylines
- Greenery — closed polylines for area features
What the file carries
The DXF file for Syria: features are split into named layers, the feature name and its OpenStreetMap link are written into the drawing (XDATA), the full tag set is not carried.
File size
The expected size of the DXF file for Syria is about 42.5 MB; the exact size depends on the chosen layers and area.
Coordinate systems
WGS 84 (EPSG:4326), selectable in the wizard
Compatibility
Units
Meters (projected in the chosen coordinate system)
| Category | CAD |
| File extension | .dxf |
| Tier | Open Beta |
What's in Syria
1,286,057 buildings (31,593 residential, 985 commercial, 2,853 industrial, 4,251 religious), 261,285.2 km of roads, 54,535 points of interest.
The area covers 190,391 km², with about 7 buildings per km².
Mostly residential streets 85,612.3 km, unclassified roads 77,033.2 km, tertiary roads 45,513.7 km.
3.5% of the area is green space.
The map marks 666 parks and 561 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 7,395, hospitals — 928, pharmacies — 5,106.
Public transport: 2,776 bus stops, 157 tram stops, 209 rail stations.
Main streets: طريق عكاشات, طريق الرطبة - النخيب, Nene Road 4, طريق يصل السخنة (بئر قديم), طريق الحسكه الجديد
How to use DXF for Syria
- Select the desired Syria area on the map
- Choose DXF format and export
- Open in AutoCAD, QGIS, or FreeCAD
- All features are organized into classified layers
How to open the drawing: units are metres (projected coordinates, not degrees). If the screen is empty after opening, the file is not empty: use Zoom Extents (show all; in AutoCAD, the ZOOM → E command or a double click of the mouse wheel).
Programs that open DXF
FAQ: DXF for Syria
What's the difference between DXF and DWG?
DXF is an open text format readable by any CAD software. DWG is a binary AutoCAD format with higher precision. Choose DXF for compatibility.
