Free tool
Convert Shapefile to DXF
Received a GIS layer as a shapefile and need it referenced into an AutoCAD or Civil 3D drawing to start designing? The tool reads the coordinate system from the .prj and lays the features out on separate DXF layers as POINT and POLYLINE entities — all in your browser with nothing uploaded to a server.
Format converter
FAQ
- How do I convert Shapefile to DXF?
- Upload the Shapefile file in the tool above and a summary of its contents appears (points/lines/polygons and attributes). Pick the coordinate system if the file carries none, then hit “Convert & download” — the DXF file saves straight to your device.
- Is my file uploaded to a server?
- No — everything runs inside your browser and the file never leaves your device. No sign-up, no usage caps.
- Are attributes, names and elevations preserved?
- Yes, as far as DXF allows: names and Z values always pass through, and attribute fields carry over wherever the format has a table — any potential loss is shown explicitly before converting; nothing is dropped silently.
All formats and directions (8 formats in and out) live in the full surveying file format converter.