Export map data to a GPX file - "Menu > Save GPX"

Note: To export map data to an GPX file, you must be logged-in to a Pro account. To learn how to upgrade, visit this link: How to upgrade to a Pro account

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. Login to your Scribble Maps account at:
   https://www.scribblemaps.com/create 
   (Optional) To learn how to login, visit this link:
   How to login / register
    
2. Open the map.

   These are the possible methods:
   

   Load a map from the Your Maps window

   Load a map by using the Map ID - "Menu > Load Import"

   Upload an offline map file - "Menu > Load From Computer"

    
3. In the top toolbar, click the "Menu" button.
    
4. Under the "Export" heading, click: "Save GPX".
    
5. (Optional) If the map has unsaved changes, you will see a pop-up displaying this message: "You have unsaved changes that will not be in the GPX. Save Now?" Click:
   • "Save Now" to save the changes.
     (Optional) To learn how to save maps, visit this link:
     Save a map
      
     Then perform the previous steps #3 and 4 again.
     OR
   • "Continue" to not save the changes.
     The prompt window will close.
    
6. 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".
    
7. (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 to a KML file - "Menu > Save KML"

Export map data to a shapefile - "Menu > Save SHP"

Export map data to a DXF file - "Menu > Save DXF"

Export a list of map/attribute data to a CSV file - (MS Excel/Google Sheets/etc.)

Export map data to a GeoJSON file - "Menu > Save GeoJSON"

Export map data to Google My Maps