Sage-Tips

What is the difference between GPX and KML?

The GPX format is an XML data format designed for lossless storage and transfer of data for GPS devices. The KML format is a presentation language which was designed for annotating maps. It was originally defined by Keyhole (now Google) and is now a an OGC standards.

What is the difference between GPX and fit files?

TCX and GPX are both XML formats, which can be fairly inefficient in terms of file size. But this does mean they can be easily edited, eg in a text editor. FIT is a binary format, so is much smaller file size, typically about 1/10 of the size.

How do I convert KML to GPX?

Converting Google My Maps to KML and GPX

1. Access your My Map.
2. Click on View in Google Earth.
3. Visit GPS Visualizer to convert your KML file to GPX.
4. Select GPX as your output.
5. For the input, choose the KML file you just downloaded from Google My Maps.
6. Click Convert.
7. Download your GPX file from the link on the page.

What’s better GPX or TCX?

The GPX file had latitude, longitude and elevation at each point. The TCX file had latitude and longitude only. So, in this case the GPX is better.

What is a TCX file format?

Training Center XML (TCX) is a data exchange format introduced in 2007 as part of Garmin’s Training Center product. The XML is similar to GPX since it exchanges GPS tracks, but treats a track as an Activity rather than simply a series of GPS points.

How do I convert a KML to a shapefile?

you can either select layer from the menu and click on save as. 4.) In the Save vector layer as window, Select the format from the drop down box as ESRI Shapefile(OGR) and browse the folder in which you want to save the shapefile. Name it and Press OK.

How do I convert a CSV file to GPX?

These are the basic steps to convert multiple CSV files to GPX or KML at once:

1. Firstly, launch a web browser.
2. Now, open the Aspose website.
3. Next, drag and drop the source CSV files or simply browse and select the input files.
4. After that, set the export format to GPX or KML.
5. Lastly, press the Convert button.