Open GPX files

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Have you encountered a problem with a GPX file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a GPX file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your GPX file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is GPX file?

The file extension GPX identifies a GPS Exchange file, ie an exchange file for GPS data. Gpx files contain data in GPS Exchange format, which includes location data, routes and waypoints. The GPX format is based on the general XML standard and is an open and license-free format.

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GPX files can be opened with many GPS data processing programs and any text editor or XML editor. As an XML-based format, GPX also allows the embedding of extensions. This is for example used by Garmin to store more data. However, these files can only be processed by Garmin products.

GPX is a widely used format, and with the versatility of GPS data, such as the interchange between mobile devices, route planning, 3D views for flight logs, marine navigation, and more, there is of course an unmanageable number of programs, the GPX format can handle. There is a fairly large overview http://www.Topografix.Com/gpx_resources.Asp on the page of the developer of the GPX format.

Programs which can open a GPX file

How to open file with GPX extension?

In order to open a file with GPX extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening GPX file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with GPX files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Google Earth or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening GPX files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support GPX files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of GPX files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Google Earth as the default program for opening GPX files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate GPX files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Google Earth applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Google Earth has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with GPX files

Sometimes problems with opening GPX files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • GPX files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open GPX files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • GPX file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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