GPX Viewer
Online GPX viewer — drop a .gpx file to view GPS tracks, routes, and waypoints on an interactive map
🔒 All processing happens locally in your browser. Your files never leave your device.
What is a GPX file?
GPX (the GPS Exchange Format) is an open XML schema for exchanging GPS data between devices and software. A single .gpx file can contain three types of data: tracks (recorded breadcrumb trails of movement), routes (planned sequences of waypoints), and individual waypoints (named points of interest). Coordinates are stored as WGS 84 latitude/longitude, with optional elevation and timestamp on every point.
GPX is supported by virtually every consumer GPS device and outdoor activity platform — Garmin, Suunto, Wahoo, Strava, Komoot, AllTrails, Gaia GPS, BackCountry Navigator, and many more all read and write GPX. That makes it the most reliable way to move tracks and routes between platforms.
When you would use an online GPX viewer
Reviewing an activity recording
Open a hike, ride, run, or flight straight from your GPS device or activity app to see the route on a map without uploading it to another platform.
Sharing a route with someone
Send your .gpx file plus this viewer link to a friend or teammate so they can see exactly where you went, without needing a Strava or Garmin account.
Checking a downloaded trail
Confirm a trail GPX you downloaded from AllTrails, Komoot, or a tour website actually covers what you expect before loading it onto a GPS unit.
Auditing fleet or survey tracks
For utility, delivery, or survey teams using GPS loggers, drop the day's exported GPX to confirm vehicles or surveyors covered the planned area.
How to open a GPX file online
- Drag your
.gpxfile onto the viewer above, or click to browse for it. - Tracks, routes, and waypoints render together on an interactive map.
- Click any feature to inspect its attributes — name, timestamp, elevation.
- Pan and zoom to inspect specific segments, junctions, or waypoints.
Devices and apps that export GPX
- • Garmin (Connect, Edge, Fenix, GPSMAP, eTrex)
- • Strava (activity export)
- • Komoot, Wahoo, Suunto
- • AllTrails, Gaia GPS, Caltopo
- • Polar, Coros, Bryton
- • Most flight-planning tools (e.g. ForeFlight)
- • OsmAnd, Locus Map, Organic Maps
- • Custom GPS loggers and drone flight controllers
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I view a GPX file online?
Drag your .gpx file onto the viewer above (or click to browse). Tracks, routes, and waypoints render on an interactive map instantly — no software install, no GPS device required, and no signup.
What is the difference between a GPX track, route, and waypoint?
A track is a recorded sequence of points captured by a GPS unit while moving — every breadcrumb is logged. A route is a planned path built from named waypoints, intended for navigation rather than playback. A waypoint is a single named location, typically a point of interest. This viewer renders all three.
Do I need any software to read GPX files?
No. This is a fully online GPX reader that runs in your browser. You do not need Garmin BaseCamp, GPSBabel, or any desktop GPS software for a quick preview.
Is my GPX data uploaded to a server?
No. All parsing happens in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your activity recordings, trip waypoints, or proprietary route data stay on your device.
Can I see elevation and distance in the viewer?
Yes. When the GPX file contains elevation data and timestamps, the viewer displays distance, duration, and elevation gain alongside the track on the map.
Can I view GPX files exported from Strava, Garmin, or Komoot?
Yes. Strava, Garmin Connect, Komoot, Wahoo, Suunto, and most other activity-tracking platforms export to standard GPX. Drop the exported file here to view the activity without re-uploading to another service.
What if I want to share a GPX track as a PDF map?
Once you have the GPX loaded and verified, use the GPX to PDF converter to export a paper-printable map of the track for sharing, briefings, or route plans.
GPX tracks exported from GPS devices, cycling computers, or fitness apps can be viewed here to inspect the route, waypoints, and elevation data before importing into a GIS or converting to another format.