Convert SHP to DXF - Quick & Precise Map Conversion

Convert SHP to DXF

SHP to DXF Conversion

Importing SHP to DXF has never been simpler - our custom importer makes it an easy 3-step process:

  1. Download & Install:

    Import SHP maps directly into DXF drawings using Automapki Application - simply install the plugin and restart your CAD.

  2. Execute SHP Import:

    Open your DXF editor, type AmImportMap in the command line, or click the Import Map button in the ribbon bar.

  3. Import SHP Map:

    Select your SHP map file and click Open to import it into your DXF drawing.

Still having trouble with SHP to DXF conversion? Our expert guides below make SHP maps conversion effortless:

SHP ESRI Shapefile

A file format specifically designed by Esri company to store georeferenced shapes. It is widely used in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for its ability to represent a variety of geometries and their associated data attributes.

SHP Format Capabilities

  • SHP Geometries:

    The shapes that define the spatial features, such as points, lines, and polygons. Each geometry has a unique identifier and a spatial reference system that specifies its location on the earth’s surface.

  • SHP Attributes:

    The data that describe the properties of the geometries, such as name, type, area, population, etc. Each attribute has a name and a data type, such as string, integer, float, etc.

  • SHP Files:

    The physical files that store the geometries and attributes in a binary format. A SHP shapefile is actually a collection of at least three files: a .shp file that contains the geometries, a .dbf file that contains the attributes, and a .shx file that indexes the geometries.

SHP File Conversion

SHP shapefiles serve as a widely adopted standard across GIS applications, providing a straightforward and effective method for storing and processing geospatial data. Among these applications is our Automapki Application, an add-on compatible with AutoCAD, Bricscad, and ZWCAD. This powerful tool enables you to import SHP shapefiles directly into DWG model space and export DWG drawing elements to SHP format. This functionality facilitates seamless integration of geospatial information with CAD designs and simplifies data sharing with other GIS platforms.

DXF Drawing Exchange File

A universal, open file standard developed by Autodesk to enable seamless cross-platform exchange of CAD data between AutoCAD and other design applications. As a vendor-neutral format, DXF preserves 2D/3D geometry, layers, text, and basic metadata, making it ideal for collaboration across different CAD, CAM, and GIS software.

DXF Key Features

  • Origin:

    Developed by Autodesk in 1982 as the ASCII/Binary CAD data interchange format.

  • Compatibility:

    Universal standard for 2D/3D CAD programs (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.).

  • ASCII Format:

    The DXF format is text-based and uses a standard syntax to store DWG drawing data. It can be easily edited and viewed with any text editor or viewer.

  • Exchange of DWG Drawing:

    The DXF format acts as a universal bridge for DWG data exchange between AutoCAD and third-party applications. This solution is especially valuable since Autodesk's proprietary DWG format requires licensed software for full access and editing capabilities.

DXF File Converters

Autoconverter and Automesher Application allow you to import and export DXF files, and convert them into various other file formats. You can use our products to convert 3D meshes into a set of DXF faces organized in colored layers. This allows you to further process and modify your models using your default DWG editor.

SHP vs. DXF Comparison

Property SHP DXF
Extensions .shp .dxf
Name ESRI Shapefile Drawing Exchange Format
Versions
  • Min: AutoCAD 2010
  • Max: AutoCAD 2026
Textures
Colors
Geometry components
Readers
Writers