GPX Resources

GPX, the GPS Exchange Format, is supported by hundreds of software applications and Web sites, making it the standard format for interchanging GPS data between GPS receivers, desktop and mobile software, and Web-based services.

Windows GPX Software

Google Earth
3D viewer

MapSource
transfer Garmin maps to your GPS

World Wind
NASA satellite imagery

Safe FME
spatial data translation and transformation

Global Mapper
GIS data viewer

Fugawi
nautical, military, and land

GPSMapEdit
create vector maps for Garmin GPS receivers

ExpertGPS
GPS mapping software with topo maps, aerial photos, and scanned map support

EasyGPS
Free GPS Software for Garmin, Magellan, and Lowrance GPS receivers

Chief Architect
Home design software

GPS Utility
For managing, manipulating and mapping GPS data

Map2PDF
distribute georeferenced PDF files

GSAK
Geocaching Swiss Army Knife for OziExplorer

Memory-Map
navigation software for hand help maps

TUMONZ
The ultimate map of New Zealand

GeoBuddy
Geocaching software with built-in topo maps and aerial photos

GPX2SHP
Convert GPX to ESRI shapefile

Mappamondo GPX Converter
Convert GIS data to GPX

MapToaster Topo/NZ
Topo maps of New Zealand

Macintosh GPX Software

MacGPS Pro
mapping software

TrailRunner
route planning for sports with iPod support

HoudahGeo
photo geocoding

FlightTrack
3D views of flight tracklogs

Multiple Platform Support

The following GPX software programs run on multiple platforms:

GPSBabel
Multiple Platforms - Source Code Available - converts many formats

Quantum GIS
Windows, GNU/Linux - free GIS program

GPicSync
Windows, Linux - automatically geocode pictures from gps tracklog

QLandKarte
Linux - Garmin software

gpsfeed+
Multiple Platforms - Source Code Available - GPS simulator/NMEA data source

Paralog
Windows, Mac OS X, Linux - skydiving logbook

BikeXperience
Multiple Platforms - Java - mountain bike training

Online GPX Applications

Online applications that support GPX:

TrackRoad
Route optimizer

GPX Spinner
Online Tool for Geocaching

XML Google Maps for Wordpress
Insert Google Maps into Wordpress blogs

Web sites with GPX data

Data in GPX form is available at the following Web sites:

2 Million Waypoints and POIs for Download to your GPS

Geocaching

Geograph - photos of every UK grid square

GIScover - Italian GPS tours

MapMyRun.com - map your training runs

TraceGPS - French GPS data

TrainingPeaks.com - virtual coaching for endurance athletes

TrigpointingUK

GPX / Google Maps Mashups

The following Web sites allow you to plot your GPX data on a Web map:

GPS Visualizer (Convert GPX to SVG maps and elevation profiles)

GMapToGPX (View GPX files on Google Maps)

Track Viewer (View GPX files on Google Maps)

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