Plex-Earth Lite
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Descrição
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).
I tried to install this after uninstalling the trial version of the full version, and after installation. It was all greyed out for me. It's a glitch maybe?
This version is just an advertisement for the pro version, the images are blurred and cannot be used accurately.
Thank you for your feedback, Daniel! We're glad you found Plex-Earth Lite helpful. We're working on making it compatible with AutoCAD 2025, along with some exciting improvements and enhancements. In the meantime, if you need immediate support for AutoCAD 2025, the full version of Plex-Earth already offers full compatibility. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Stay tuned for updates!
:| maybe for Autocad 2027
Hi again Daniel! Just a quick update with some good news: Plex-Earth now fully supports AutoCAD 2026 and will not have to wait 2027. Thank you again for your patience and sense of humor. We truly appreciate both, and we hope you enjoy PE Lite :-)
Hi Daniel, sorry to hear that. Lite offers full-resolution imagery (no blur or watermarks) and is fully usable for georeferencing and more. If it looks blurry, it’s usually because you tried to cover a large area. As for Pro, you can start a 7-day free trial anytime through “My Account” and use it on real projects, with no commitment. That said, we don’t show ads, and we’ve put real effort into designing a Lite-specific interface without promotional content. Did something feel limiting or get in your way? We’d love to help. Our support team is here for you.
very very gooood for me
thank you
Does the lite version only last 7 days?Thank you for reaching out, Jorge. I'm happy to inform you that the lite version of our software is not just a 7-day trial. It lasts a full year and is automatically renewed at no extra cost. This way, you can continue enjoying the lite version's benefits without interruptions or additional charges. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please get in touch with us.
é melhor que geolocation ?
Gracias por su interés en Plex-Earth Lite. Nuestro equipo de soporte está aquí para ayudarlo con cualquier pregunta que tenga, así que envíe un correo electrónico a support@plexscape.com
when use its ask to cod please send active code so pls send to immeditly
Thank you for choosing Plex-Earth Lite. You do not need an activation code to use our software; the activation process happens directly through the app. If you encounter any issues, please contact our support team for assistance.
I have been using this tool (pro version) for 5 years, recently switched to the lite version as all I need to do now is to import kml files. Works seemlessly and all I need to import kml, (georeferenced) images, etc.
You can now have satelite background to your autocad drawings.
Great App, Great Support team!
Hello, thank´s for this, i will install in the new Autocad.
The little bit I have used Plex Earth Lite was a pleasure, this program is really going to enhance my productivity and my AutoCAD drawings will be much more professional.
It is also easier to be able to accurately do my aviation drawings in AutoCAD and Google earth.
An excellent product.
Many thanks Lambros
Sir can we make kml file from plex earth lite in Autocad ?
Dear Manesh, Yes, with Plex-Earth Lite you can directly create Google Earth elements (placemarks, paths and polygons) from within AutoCAD. If you want to convert existing 2D and even 3D elements of your drawing to KML/KMZ files you can use the full version of our software: https://apps.autodesk.com/ACD/en/Detail/Index?id=5694471876005445115
thanks sir, I have a road plan 2d drawing in AutoCAD, can I make or export to kml file of road plan drawing by plex earth. Please upload a screen shoot or video tutorial for export drawing to kml.
Dear Manesh, you can see how to export both 2D and 3D projects to Google Earth in the video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beQwlWqRZAA ; Note that this feature is available in the full version of Plex-Earth, which you can download and fully use for 7-days from here: https://apps.autodesk.com/ACD/en/Detail/Index?id=5694471876005445115 ;
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