This is the industry standard. It connects directly to Google Earth/Maps from inside AutoCAD.
This does not use Google Earth imagery. For actual Google satellite tiles, see Methods 2 and 3. how to import google earth into autocad
There are several plugins designed specifically for this. Tools like ** Plex.Earth** (paid with free trial) or KML Tools automate the process. They allow you to select a KML file, and they will automatically insert the image at the correct coordinates and scale. This is the industry standard
To ensure accuracy, use the ALIGN command. You will need at least two reference points with known coordinates in both Google Earth and AutoCAD (such as specific building corners). 2. Built-in Geolocation (AutoCAD 2014 and Newer) For actual Google satellite tiles, see Methods 2 and 3
If you have drawn a 3D path or polygon in Google Earth and want that geometry in AutoCAD: