What is .GPX File Format and How to Open it?
The .GPX file format is a type of GPS data file used for storing and exchanging GPS data among various GPS devices and software programs. GPX stands for GPS Exchange Format and is an XML-based format for storing and exchanging GPS data between applications and devices. GPX files are commonly used to store waypoints, routes, and tracks.
GPX files contain GPS data such as waypoints, tracks, and routes. This data can be used to map out a journey, track the progress of a journey, or to simply store GPS coordinates. GPX files indicate where a person or object has been as well as where it is going.
GPX files can be opened and viewed using a variety of software applications. One popular application is the open-source GPSBabel program, which can be used to convert GPX files to other formats and vice versa. Additionally, many GPS device manufacturers provide their own software for viewing and editing GPX files.
Popular GPS devices such as Garmin and Magellan also have software for viewing and editing GPX files. Additionally, some online mappings services such as Google Maps and Bing Maps also have the capability to view GPX files.
Finally, GPX files can also be viewed and edited