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What is a GPS file?
GPS files typically store geographic position data, such as routes, tracks, and waypoints recorded by GPS devices. The term may refer to several proprietary or open formats depending on the manufacturer.
These files are used in outdoor navigation, fitness tracking, and geotagging. Compatibility depends on the device or software used to generate them.
How to open GPS files
GPS files can be opened with mapping tools like Google Earth, Garmin BaseCamp, or GPSBabel. The specific tool may vary depending on the device used to create the file.
Convert GPS to GPX, KML, or CSV using AnyConv or compatible software for broader use.
Key facts about GPS
- Full name: GPS Data File
- Extension: .gps
- MIME type: application/octet-stream
- Developed by: Various
- Initial release: 1995
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What is a GPX file?
GPX (GPS Exchange Format) is an XML-based file format used to store GPS data, including waypoints, tracks, and routes. It’s widely supported across GPS devices, mapping applications, and fitness trackers.
GPX files are used for outdoor navigation, trip logging, and sharing geospatial data. They are both human- and machine-readable, making them easy to inspect and edit.
How to open GPX files
GPX files can be opened with GPS devices, Google Earth, Garmin BaseCamp, and mapping software like QGIS. Text editors can also display GPX contents in raw XML.
Convert GPX to KML, KMZ, or CSV using AnyConv or specialized GIS tools for better integration into different platforms.
Key facts about GPX
- Full name: GPS Exchange Format
- Extension: .gpx
- MIME type: application/gpx+xml
- Developed by: Topografix
- Initial release: 2002
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to register to convert GPS files?Not at all! You can convert GPS to GPX without signing up or installing anything.
- Is it safe to convert GPS to GPX on AnyConv?Absolutely. All GPS and GPX files are securely handled and automatically deleted after 1 hour. Nobody can access your data.
- Will the quality change after converting GPS to GPX?We do our best to preserve the original quality during GPS to GPX conversion. The result is accurate and clean.
- How long does it take to convert GPS to GPX?Most conversions from GPS to GPX take just a few seconds — even for larger files.
- Can I upload more than one GPS file?Yes, batch conversion is supported. You can convert multiple GPS files to GPX at once — fast and easy.
- What browsers support GPS to GPX conversion?All modern browsers! Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — AnyConv runs online and supports converting GPS to GPX on any platform.