{"id":1693,"date":"2020-07-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/what-is-a-gpx-file\/"},"modified":"2024-04-17T12:55:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T12:55:20","slug":"what-is-a-gpx-file","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/what-is-a-gpx-file\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a GPX file?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_ed9f479d53a99e5c4925da891c835d08\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy default\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/walking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWalking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/cycling\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCycling\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/gear-guides\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGear Guides\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is a GPX file?\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center SingleHero__author\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Jonathan Elder\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2020-07-01T00:00:00+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">July 1, 2020<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t5 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1742\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/begwalkinghero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0.jpg\" class=\"attachment-hd size-hd wp-post-image\" alt=\"begwalkinghero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/begwalkinghero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0.jpg 1742w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/begwalkinghero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/begwalkinghero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/begwalkinghero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/begwalkinghero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1536x511.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/begwalkinghero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1376x458.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1742px) 100vw, 1742px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_62bf523fa04ca561dfa240c0782df5d5\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In any discussion of routes, navigation or GPS devices, you have probably seen people mentioning \u2018GPX files\u2019. GPX is shorthand for GPS eXchange Format and is a type of file that\u2019s really helpful to anyone who loves the outdoors, plus it&#8217;s the most popular way of saving and exchanging routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s in a GPX file?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can open a GPX file in any text editor, and you\u2019ll get something like the image below. While this looks complex, all most people need to know is that it is a list of precise locations, in order, that make a up a route for walking, running, cycling or any other activity. This route can then be displayed on top of a map for printing or following on screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/microsoftteams_image_11.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot of a GPX file\" class=\"wp-image-4855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/microsoftteams_image_11.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/microsoftteams_image_11-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/microsoftteams_image_11-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using a GPX file \u2013 with a mapping application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use a mapping application such as <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OS Maps<\/a>, you can use a GPX file to follow routes created by others, or to create your own routes for saving or sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a route from a GPX file by first saving the file on to your hard drive or USB stick. You can then import the route. Look for an option labelled \u2018Import Route\u2019 or \u2018Import GPX file\u2019. You then should be able to see the exact planned route on screen, allowing you to review, print or edit as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a GPX file from a route by drawing the route on screen. You will be able to export the route as a GPX file and import it into a different mapping application or to a GPS. As it\u2019s a simple text file, you can also easily email it to others. Even if they use a totally different mapping application or different brand of GPS, they should still be able to open it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using a GPX file \u2013 with a GPS Device<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most GPS devices designed for outdoor sports and navigation can both create and use GPX files. The great thing about the universal nature of a GPX file is that different brands of device, with different maps loaded can all use the same GPX file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use an existing GPX file by loading it on to the device. Check your manual for details, but this normally means connecting the device to your computer by USB cable or Bluetooth, then sending the file to the device. Some devices will also automatically sync to routes imported from GPX files into a desktop or web based app. The new route will then appear in the saved routes list on the device, and when active you will be able to follow it. Basic devices without on-screen mapping will generally just show an arrow to point to the next \u2018waypoint\u2019 (usually the next turning or fork) while more advanced ones will display the route on a map as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a GPX file by activating the \u2018Record Trail\u2019 or similar function. Every few seconds the GPS device will log where you are, and at the end of your trip the file can be exported back to your computer, usually by connecting it via a cable or Bluetooth and finding the file in the memory. You can then load the file into your favourite mapping application to check the distance covered, time taken and altitude profile, or share it with your friends or online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/os%20maps%20tim.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\">\n        \n        <p>OS Maps being used on a mobile device<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What else is a GPX file good for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GPX files can contain a time for each point and therefore the route as a whole. This is really useful for comparing your performance with your previous best or with others and is a favourite of runners and cyclists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Miniature GPS loggers can be attached to wildlife and pets. These create GPX files and can be used to understand more about animal behavi<span id=\"selection-marker-1\" class=\"redactor-selection-marker\"><\/span>our \u2013 or just to find out where your cat is getting its second dinner from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical stuff\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GPX files are a type of XML file initially designed for use by GPS devices, but now used more widely for exchanging route information between different devices and systems.  There is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topografix.com\/GPX\/1\/1\/gpx.xsd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official schema<\/a> currently at version 1.1 that describes how GPX files should be constructed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the problems with GPX files come from sources which add additional information that is not compatible with all devices that can use GPX files, or GPS files that contain a very large number of individual points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This mean that you cannot open a GPX file created in certain systems in another. There are some desktop and online tools that will try to tidy the files, and there is always the option of manually editing them using a plain text editor, such as Notepad in Windows or TextEdit on Mac to strip out the offending parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Download OS Maps to discover more walks near you, or plot your own with a <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7-day free trial of OS Maps<\/a>, on us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find walks, footpaths and more in OS Maps  <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"MetaShare\">\n\n\t\t\t<button id=\"likeButton\" data-nonce=\"50b75bdf00\" data-postid=\"1693\" class=\"Button Button--default Button--icon likeButton\"><span class=\"likeButtonText\">Like this guide<\/span><svg width=\"21\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 21 20\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.4947 3.09742C8.5448 1.39335 5.66108 1.04464 3.42166 2.95804C0.999337 5.02773 0.647396 8.5134 2.56291 10.9783C3.29002 11.9139 4.70917 13.3196 6.07302 14.6069C7.45283 15.9092 8.82946 17.1399 9.50834 17.7411C9.51258 17.7449 9.51691 17.7487 9.5213 17.7526C9.58512 17.8092 9.66457 17.8796 9.74074 17.937C9.83194 18.0057 9.96286 18.0909 10.1377 18.1431C10.3701 18.2124 10.62 18.2124 10.8524 18.1431C11.0272 18.0909 11.1581 18.0057 11.2493 17.937C11.3255 17.8796 11.405 17.8092 11.4688 17.7526C11.4732 17.7487 11.4775 17.7449 11.4817 17.7411C12.1606 17.1399 13.5373 15.9092 14.9171 14.6069C16.2809 13.3196 17.7001 11.9139 18.4272 10.9783C20.3353 8.52288 20.0377 5.01032 17.5597 2.95074C15.2954 1.06872 12.4424 1.3927 10.4947 3.09742Z\" fill=\"#186571\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/button>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center MetaShareSocial\" aria-label=\"Share\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"X\" class=\"Button Button--default MetaShareSocial__button MetaShareSocial__button--x\" id=\"share-twitter\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g transform=\"translate(-173 238)\"><path d=\"M18.9.75h3.68l-8.04,9.213L24,22.5H16.594l-5.8-7.6L4.156,22.5H.474l8.6-9.854L0,.75H7.594L12.837,7.7ZM17.61,20.291h2.039L6.486,2.843H4.3Z\" transform=\"translate(173 -237.625)\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/g><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"  class=\"Button Button--default MetaShareSocial__button MetaShareSocial__button--f\" id=\"share-facebook\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g transform=\"translate(-89 238)\"><path d=\"M14.186,24V13.2h3.279L18,8.4H14.186V6.062c0-1.236.032-2.462,1.759-2.462h1.749V.168A19.34,19.34,0,0,0,14.671,0C11.5,0,9.508,1.989,9.508,5.64V8.4H6v4.8H9.508V24Z\" transform=\"translate(89 -238)\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/g><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"likeCount\" class=\"likeCount\">Liked by <span id=\"likeCountValue\">6<\/span> users<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<hr class=\"MetaShare__hr\" \/>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"MetaShareAuthor\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"MetaShareAuthor__name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Jonathan Elder\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"MetaShareAuthor__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Jonathan helps run the OS Shop and GetOutside, and in his free time can be found walking, playing computer games or, in the winter, falling off mountains with a plank of wood strapped to his feet.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In any discussion of routes, navigation or GPS devices, you have probably seen people mentioning \u2018GPX files\u2019. 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