What is the .gpx file extension?

The .gpx extension is associated with the 'GPX Exchange Format’ (GPX) and the file type. GPX is an open and well-supported XML-based standard for the global positioning systems (GPS) information interchange. The GPX file can be designed to define GPS tracks, routes, and waypoints. That is widely used in mapping and as navigational software and online services and can currently be considered a de facto industry standard.   

An XML-based specification of GPS coordinates with corresponding time stamps is contained in a tiny plaintext file known as a GPX file. Such coordinate sets can be organized into waypoints, tracks, and/or routes, which GPS software can then process or display.



Any text editor can open GPX files, but unless you want to work directly with an XML listing, it rarely makes sense to do so. Specialized mapping and navigational software are far better suited to handle such files. GPX files can be read and written by numerous open-source, free, and paid software programs.

Windows do not automatically associate files with the .gpx extension.

More Information Regarding GPX Files

GPX files are used to share GPS position data with others, such as maps, routes, and geocaching data. Most frequently, running and biking routes are imported and exported using GPX files by fitness tools and programs like Garmin Connect devices. The desktop and web editions of Google Earth Pro and Google Maps, two more advanced mapping programs, can also create and use GPX files.

GPX files store three types of data:

• Waypoint - includes a point's GPS coordinates. It might also have additional descriptors.

• Route - This contains a list of track points, which serve as waypoints for turns or stage points leading to a destination.

• Track - Includes a list of points that describe a path.

These three kinds of data are combined by mapping and fitness applications, which then display the resulting maps and routes to users.

What is KML (Keyhole Markup Language)?

The keyhole markup language is known as KML. KML is a file format used by Earth browsers like Google Earth to display geographic data. KML is based on the XML standard and has a tag-based structure with nested elements. The KML file is a must for this tag reference, and all tags are case-sensitive.

There are pictures, lines, and polygons in it. It is used to locate a label, choose a camera angle, place a texture on top of something, and add an HTML element.

How to Open GPX Files?

There are only a few easy steps you must take. You must first download the KML Converter app. Click OK after selecting a GPX file from your Dropbox or local device. Your open GPX file. The GPX file can be opened and many more things can be done.

A GPX file can also be opened with a number of desktop and mobile applications, such as:

• Google Earth Pro (cross-platform)

• Garmin BaseCamp (Windows, Mac)

• Merkaartor (cross-platform)

• GPX Viewer (Android)

• GPX-Viewer (iOS)

• Geo Measure

How do I convert a GPX file to a KML or KMZ file?

You might occasionally have to change your GPX map file to a .KML or .KMZ map file. For instance, in order to submit a GPX file to Google Earth, if you are using the web version of Google Earth Pro, you first need to convert it to a KML or KMZ file.

1) Import your KML file into Google Drive or Dropbox.
2) Several of your KML files are available here, and you can select any one of them.
3) After selecting a file, you may receive an immediate preview of how it will appear.
4) To convert the file, select your preferred format from KML to KMZ, GPX, GeoJSON, TopoJSON, CSV, or KML.
5) Click on "Share" to finish your work.