Friday Walks

How to handle .gpx files

1.Use a program that can view them.

A good app is View Ranger. It is free to download, but OS maps must be paid for.

The maps can be bought for a small area or the whole of the UK and cost about the same

as paper ones. There is now and again a sale when you can get the whole of thr UK for £200.

The maps are good for 4 devices, so they can be shared as long as you use the same log in address.

The app does have free maps like "Open Cycle Maps" which although not as good as OS maps

will get you home.


2. To view a .gpx on the app you have put in the .gpx file in the View Ranger folder on your device.
 Open settings, open "import/export GPX"
The app will show you all the .gpx file you just transfered, tap on it and go back to your map.
The route should appear.

3.You can convert .gpx to other file formats so they can be viewed by other devices.

To do this use GPSBable, it can be downloaded for free by clicking the link.

It converts to many other formats like .tcx for Garmin or .kml for Google Earth

 

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