Export map data as a GPX file - “Menu > Save GPX”

Description and example of a GPX file

GPX stands for GPS Exchange Format, an open standard used in many devices and programs. A GPX file contains GPS and attribute data in XML format. An example use for a GPX file is: you can transfer the data for a hiking trail into Google Earth Pro.

Export the GPX file

1. In the top toolbar, click the “Menu” button.
    
2. Under the “Export ” heading, click: “Save GPX”.
    
3. (Optional) If the map has unsaved changes, you will see a pop-up displaying this message: “Must save before saving GPX. Save Now?” Click:
   • "Yes" to save the changes.
     (Optional) To learn how to save maps, visit this link:
     Save a map
      
     Then perform the previous steps #1 and 2 again.
     OR
   • "No" to not save the changes.
     The prompt window will close.
    
4. You will see the downloaded file in your browser. The file's default location will usually be your computer’s “Downloads” folder. The file’s:
   • Type will be: “GPX”.
   • Name will end with: “.gpx”.
    
5. (Optional) You can quickly view the XML data if you open the file by using text editor software. For example:
   • Notepad on Windows systems.
   • TextEdit on Mac systems.

See also

Export map data as a KML file - “Menu > Save KML"

Export map data as a shapefile - “Menu > Save SHP”

Export map data as a DXF file - “Menu > Save DXF”