GOOGLE MAPS IMAGERY IN AUTODESK® AutoCAD® - FOREVER FREE

 

Bring Google Maps and essential Google Earth tools into AutoCAD and Autodesk® Civil 3D® — Free, Fast, and Easy.

Plex-Earth Lite gives engineers real-world clarity inside AutoCAD - no GIS skills needed. View your site with up-to-date satellite imagery, georeference your project in seconds, import geotagged photos, and digitize Google Earth objects directly in your drawing.

All inside AutoCAD. All for Free.

BENEFITS

• Instantly visualize your project in its real-world setting
• Georeference any drawing easily — no GIS expertise required
• Share early designs with clarity and confidence
• Perfect for feasibility studies, concept design, and site exploration
• Lightweight, frictionless setup - no license manager 

FEATURES AT A GLANCE

 

QuickViews (Google Maps)
Get a snapshot of your project area using high-quality imagery from Google Maps.
Note: Images cannot be saved, exported, or printed.

 

Easy Georeferencing
Automatically align your drawing using location data or choose from 4,000+ global coordinate systems.

 

Points of Interest (POIs)
Mark and manage key locations to streamline exploration and site understanding.

 

Google Earth Tools
Create Placemarks, Paths, and Polygons by digitizing directly in AutoCAD. Ready to view in Google Earth.

 

Import Geotagged Photos
Bring real-world context into your drawing by importing photos taken with GPS-enabled smartphones or drones.

WorldFile Support (Import & Export)
Import images using accompanying WorldFiles (.jgw, .pgw, etc.) or export your images with WorldFile metadata for GIS alignment.

 

Plans & Licensing

Plex-Earth Lite is completely free - no activation, no expiration.
Need more power? Upgrade anytime to Plex-Earth Basic or Pro for advanced functionality, including high-resolution mosaics, terrain models, historical imagery, and premium providers like Airbus, Maxar, Nearmap, Hexagon, and more.

Empowering thousands of engineers since 2009 across civil, solar, telecom, infrastructure, and more.

Design with real-world insight – from concept to construction.

 

Note: This app uses a custom installer (and not the standard App Store installer).