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AutoCAD DXF (Drawing Exchange Format)

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DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) is the universal interchange format for CAD systems. Supported by all design software: AutoCAD, BricsCAD, NanoCAD, KOMPAS-3D, FreeCAD. An excellent choice when maximum compatibility between different CAD platforms is needed.

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Key Features

✓Open text-based format

✓Layer and block support

✓Universal CAD compatibility

✓Georeferencing

Example DXF export (central Moscow, 1x0.5 km) — Example: central Moscow, ~1×0.5 km, medium detail

What Program Opens DXF Files

The following programs and applications can open, edit, and work with AutoCAD DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) (.dxf) files exported from OSM2CDR:

📐AutoCAD 📐BricsCAD 📐NanoCAD 💻KOMPAS-3D 🔧FreeCAD 🌎QGIS 📐LibreCAD

Format specifications

Open standard
2D only
Lossless (no quality loss)
Stores feature attributes
Output: 1 file
ASCII DXF R2018. Universal CAD interchange format — opens in any CAD application including FreeCAD, QGIS, GRASS GIS.

Who Uses DXF Maps

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CAD interchange

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Engineering diagrams

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Topography

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Land surveying

How to Export DXF

Select area

Draw a rectangle or polygon on the interactive map at osm2cdr.ru

Choose DXF

Select AutoCAD DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) from the list of 127 available export formats

Export

Click Export and receive your .dxf file in 1-5 minutes

Download

Download the ready DXF file and open it in AutoCAD

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between DXF and DWG? ▼

Can I open DXF in KOMPAS-3D? ▼

Are colors and layers preserved? ▼

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