Get the elevation data you need
in minutes, not hours
No complex GIS software. No steep learning curve.
Just survey-grade LiDAR data from US and Canadian government sources,
exported in the format your software needs.
How LiDAR Extractor Works
From boundary to application-ready data in just four simple steps — no GIS expertise required.
Define Your AOI
Draw your field boundary or area of interest on the map, or upload a Shapefile/KML — from a single field to an entire watershed.
Fetch & Preview LiDAR
Instantly fetch elevation data for your area and preview it in 3D to verify coverage and quality before exporting.
Choose Format & Download
Select your preferred export format — GeoTIFF, Shapefile, CSV, KML, and more — then download your data instantly.
Application-Ready Data
Your elevation data is ready to use immediately in QGIS, ArcGIS, OptiSurface, Google Earth, or any GIS application.
The Old Way vs. LiDAR Extractor
- Search multiple government data portals
- Decipher confusing coverage maps and metadata
- Download massive files you don't need
- Figure out coordinate systems and projections
- Use specialized GIS software to clip and convert
- Hours or days of frustration
- One interface for US and Canadian data
- See coverage instantly on the map
- Download only what you need
- Automatic coordinate handling
- Export directly in your preferred format
- Minutes, not hours
What used to take hours of GIS work now takes minutes — and you don't need to be a GIS expert to do it.
Survey-Grade LiDAR Data Without the Complexity
LiDAR Extractor gives you direct access to the same high-quality elevation data that government agencies and engineering firms use — in the format your software needs, ready in minutes.
Authoritative Government LiDAR Sources — One Simple Interface
Forget navigating complex government data portals. LiDAR Extractor connects you directly to the highest-quality elevation data available for North America.
We aggregate data from official sources so you don't have to hunt for coverage, figure out coordinate systems, or wrestle with massive file downloads.
High-resolution LiDAR coverage across the United States — the gold standard for elevation data used by federal, state, and local agencies.
Natural Resources Canada's high-resolution digital elevation model — comprehensive coverage for Canadian provinces and territories.
Flexible Resolution — 1m to 500m
Choose the resolution that fits your project — from high-detail 1-meter data for precision work to efficient 500-meter data for continental-scale analysis.
Whether you're mapping a single field or an entire watershed, LiDAR Extractor lets you balance detail and file size to match your needs.
- 1–3m: Ideal for drainage design, land leveling, and precision grading
- 5–30m: Great for farm-scale planning and terrain analysis
- 50–500m: Perfect for regional projects, watersheds, and large-scale mapping
Intelligent Resampling for Point Data
Need point-based elevation data? LiDAR Extractor intelligently resamples raster data to create accurate point grids.
Export to CSV or other point formats with confidence — our resampling algorithms preserve terrain accuracy while giving you the data format your workflow requires.
3D Preview Before You Export
See your terrain in full 3D before downloading. Rotate, zoom, and explore your data to verify you've selected exactly what you need.
No more blind downloads — preview the elevation data, check coverage, and confirm quality before exporting. Save time and avoid surprises.
Simple, Straightforward Workflow
No GIS expertise required. Select your region on the map, draw your boundary, choose your resolution and format, then download. That's it. Professional-grade elevation data in minutes, not hours.
Export in the Format You Need
LiDAR Extractor outputs data in the formats your software expects — no conversion headaches.
Industry-standard georeferenced raster — works with virtually all GIS and CAD software
Universal vector format — contours, boundaries, and point data for any GIS application
Export Specifications
Technical details for each export format
🗺️ Raster Formats
- GeoTIFF, ASCII Grid, Surfer GRD — export at your requested resolution
- Coordinate systems: UTM, Web Mercator, or WGS84 Lat/Lon
- Elevation units: Meters or Feet
📍 Point Formats
- Shapefile: WGS84 coordinates, max 50,000 points, elev_ft or elev_m attribute
- CSV: UTM, Mercator, or WGS84 coordinates, max 50,000 points, elevation in meters or feet
- KML: WGS84 Lat/Lon for Google Earth, resampled to max 1,000 points
- AGS (OptiSurface): WGS84 coordinates, max 30,000 points, 3GRD attribute per OptiSurface requirements
Built for Real-World Applications
Bottom Line
LiDAR Extractor removes the barriers between you and the elevation data you need — no GIS degree required, no complex software to learn, just survey-grade data in your hands.
Choose Your Access Plan
Unlimited extractions, any resolution, any format. One subscription covers everything.
Annual Subscription
Full access for a full year — the best value for regular users.
- Unlimited data extractions
- All resolutions (1m to 500m)
- All export formats included
- US & Canadian LiDAR coverage
- 3D preview before download
- Priority support
Monthly Subscription
Flexible month-to-month access — perfect for occasional projects.
- Unlimited data extractions
- All resolutions (1m to 500m)
- All export formats included
- US & Canadian LiDAR coverage
- 3D preview before download
- Cancel anytime
Every Plan Includes
Check LiDAR Availability for Your Area
LiDAR Extractor connects you to authoritative government elevation data across North America. Use the interactive maps below to verify coverage before you subscribe.
US United States USGS 3DEP Coverage
The USGS 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) provides high-resolution LiDAR data across the continental United States. Coverage is extensive in agricultural regions, urban areas, and coastal zones with ongoing expansion.
Green overlay = LiDAR available. Zoom into your area to check local coverage. Data is typically 1-meter resolution.
✓ Covered? Subscribe NowCA Canada HRDEM Coverage
Natural Resources Canada's High Resolution Digital Elevation Model (HRDEM) provides LiDAR coverage across Canadian provinces. Strong coverage in Ontario, Manitoba, and Quebec with ongoing expansion across agricultural regions.
Hillshade overlay = LiDAR available. Zoom into your area to check local coverage. Resolution varies by region.
✓ Covered? Subscribe Now🇺🇸 USGS 3DEP (United States)
The 3D Elevation Program is the authoritative source for high-resolution topographic data in the United States. Data is collected via airborne LiDAR and updated regularly as new surveys are completed.
🇨🇦 NRCan HRDEM (Canada)
Natural Resources Canada maintains the High Resolution Digital Elevation Model, aggregating provincial LiDAR surveys into a unified national dataset. Coverage continues to expand across provinces.
Start Using LiDAR Extractor
Choose your subscription plan and get instant access to survey-grade elevation data across the US and Canada. No contracts, cancel anytime.
Annual Subscription
Billed annually • Cancel anytime
- Unlimited data extractions
- All resolutions (1m to 500m)
- All 7 export formats
- US & Canadian LiDAR coverage
- 3D preview before download
- Priority support
Monthly Subscription
Billed monthly • Cancel anytime
- Unlimited data extractions
- All resolutions (1m to 500m)
- All 7 export formats
- US & Canadian LiDAR coverage
- 3D preview before download
- Perfect for short-term projects
Every Subscription Includes
Before You Subscribe
Test the Data Before You Subscribe
Download sample exports at two scales — a single ag field and a large 2,800 km² region — to verify compatibility with your software and workflows.
🌾 Field-Level Samples
High-resolution extracts from a single agricultural field — ideal for drainage design, land leveling, and precision grading.
GeoTIFF
Industry-standard georeferenced raster
The universal format for elevation data. Works with virtually all GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS, Global Mapper), CAD programs, and agricultural applications. Choose the coordinate system that matches your workflow.
Shapefile
Vector point data with elevation attributes
Point-based elevation data in the universal GIS vector format. Each point contains XYZ coordinates. Ideal for importing into farm management software, creating contours, or further analysis.
CSV
Simple X, Y, Z point data
Plain text comma-separated values — opens in Excel, imports into virtually any software. Each row contains easting/longitude, northing/latitude, and elevation. Perfect for custom analysis or data conversion.
KML
Google Earth format
View your elevation data directly in Google Earth. Great for visualization, sharing with others, or overlaying on satellite imagery to see terrain in context.
ASCII Grid
Esri ASCII raster format
Text-based raster format widely supported by GIS and modeling software. Human-readable header with grid specifications followed by elevation values. Compatible with ArcGIS, QGIS, and many hydrological modeling tools.
Surfer GRD
Golden Software Surfer format
Native format for Golden Software's Surfer — the industry standard for contouring, gridding, and surface mapping. Also compatible with other contouring and visualization software.
AGS (OptiSurface)
OptiSurface Designer format
Direct import format for OptiSurface Designer — the leading land leveling and surface drainage design software. Upload directly and start designing optimized surfaces for your fields.
🌍 Regional-Scale Samples
Large-area extracts covering ~2,800 km² (1,070 sq mi) — demonstrating LiDAR Extractor's capability for watershed planning, regional analysis, and large-scale projects.
GeoTIFF
Regional raster extract
Large-area elevation raster covering approximately 2,800 square kilometers. Suitable for watershed analysis, regional terrain modeling, and broad-scale planning projects.
Shapefile
Regional point data
Vector point grid covering the full regional extent. Each point contains coordinates and elevation — useful for importing into GIS systems for custom analysis.
CSV
Regional point data
Comma-separated elevation data for the entire region. Opens in Excel or any spreadsheet application — ideal for custom processing or importing into specialized software.
KML
Google Earth format
Visualize the entire regional extent in Google Earth. Great for presentations, stakeholder communication, or exploring terrain across large areas.
ASCII Grid
Esri ASCII raster format
Text-based raster grid for the full region. Compatible with hydrological modeling tools, ArcGIS, QGIS, and other analysis software requiring ASCII input.
Coordinate Systems
UTM (EPSG:326xx)
Auto-detected based on AOI location. Best for local measurements in meters.
Web Mercator (EPSG:3857)
Compatible with Google Maps, Bing, and web mapping applications.
WGS84 (EPSG:4326)
Standard lat/lon coordinates. Universal GPS compatibility.
Elevation Units
Choose meters or feet based on your workflow requirements.
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