Any Maps link -> GPX · No desktop software

Turn any Google Maps route into a GPX file

Paste a Maps directions link, choose track or waypoint format, and download a GPX file compatible with Garmin, OruxMaps, Xcode, and Pokemon GO.

Multi-stop routes, not just A to B Track or timestamped waypoint format Short links (maps.app.goo.gl) work too

Google Maps to GPX is the process of turning a Google Maps directions URL into a downloadable GPX file that GPS apps and devices can import. GMaps To GPX accepts full Maps links and short maps.app.goo.gl links, then exports track or waypoint GPX for Android, iPhone/Xcode, Pokemon GO tools, Garmin workflows, and more.

Why convert Google Maps to GPX?

Google Maps only gives you a link. Most GPS devices and apps need a file.

One-click conversion

Paste a Google Maps directions URL and get a GPX file in seconds. No desktop software, no plugins, no installs.

Works on every device

Track format for Android apps like OruxMaps and Locus Map. Waypoint format for iPhone, Xcode, and Pokemon GO route tools.

Private by design

Conversion runs on our server only when you sign in. You can delete your route data yourself after the GPX file is generated.

Track vs route (waypoint) GPX — which do you need?

Feature	Track mode	Route / waypoint mode
What it stores	Dense path along the road geometry	Key turn and stop points only
Best for	OruxMaps, Locus Map, OsmAnd, Garmin road following	Xcode iOS Simulator, Pokemon GO tools, lighter files
How planners draw it	Follows the roadway shape	Often connects points with straight lines
File size	Larger (more points)	Smaller; use GPX Simplify if a track is too big

How it works

Three steps from Maps link to GPX file.

Paste your link

Copy a Google Maps directions URL from any browser or app. Both full URLs and short maps.app.goo.gl links work.

Sign in and convert

Download and use

Open the GPX file in OruxMaps, Garmin, Xcode, Pokemon GO tools, or any app that accepts GPX.

No manual selection

Auto-detect travel mode

Paste a Google Maps directions link and the tool automatically reads the route's travel mode — walking, cycling, driving, or transit — from the URL. No need to choose it yourself.

Pick the one you need

Multiple route options

Google Maps often shows several alternative routes. The tool lists all of them so you can select which route to convert to GPX before downloading.

Full road path · Follows roadways

Track format

Export a dense line of GPS points along the Directions road geometry. Best when planning apps should show the path on the road — walking, cycling, or long drives.

Key turn points · Smaller file

Route format

Export only essential turn and stop points for a lighter file. Useful for discrete waypoints or simulation — many map planners will connect those points with straight lines, not a road-shaped track.

Who uses Google Maps to GPX

Any GPX-compatible device or app can use the output — here are the most common workflows.

Android & GPS apps

Import a GPX track into OruxMaps, Locus Map, OsmAnd, or any Android navigation app that accepts GPX.

iPhone & Xcode

Load GPX waypoints into Xcode's iOS Simulator for location testing and app development.

Pokemon GO

Generate timestamped GPX waypoints for Pokemon GO route simulation tools.

Garmin, Strava & other formats

Convert GPX to KML, TCX, or FIT for Garmin devices, Google Earth, and fitness platforms.

Supported formats

GPX (GPS Exchange Format) is the primary output — an open XML standard for tracks and waypoints supported by Garmin, Strava, OruxMaps, Locus Map, Komoot, and virtually every GPS device and app.

Need a different format? The format conversion tools let you convert between GPX, KML (Google Earth), TCX (Garmin Training Center), and FIT (Garmin binary), or compress large GPX files. All conversion runs in your browser.

GPX to KML — Google Earth & My Maps KML to GPX — import into any GPS app GPX to TCX — Garmin Training Center TCX to GPX — convert Garmin workouts FIT to GPX — extract from Garmin FIT file

Guides

Straight answers for ChatGPT-style questions about Google Maps routes, GPX files, and GPS formats — then jump into the matching tool.

Guides

Frequently asked questions

What is GPX?

GPX (GPS Exchange Format) is an open XML format for storing routes, tracks, and waypoints. Most GPS devices, fitness apps (Garmin, Strava), and map apps (OruxMaps, Locus) can import and export GPX files. It is the most widely supported GPS file format.

Is the converter free?

New accounts receive a small number of free credits to try the converter — no credit card required to sign up. Each conversion uses one credit. When you run out, you can purchase more from the pricing page. Credits never expire. The format conversion tools under /tools and the GPX viewer are completely free with no credits needed.

Why do I need to sign in to convert?

Signing in with Google lets us fetch the full route from Google Maps on your behalf — without it we cannot access the detailed waypoint data. Sign-in also tracks your credit balance so each successful conversion deducts one credit. Your route data can be deleted from your account after you download the GPX file.

Do you support short URLs like maps.app.goo.gl?

Yes. We accept both full Google Maps URLs and short links (e.g. maps.app.goo.gl), as long as the link points to a directions route. The URL must contain /dir/ in the path after expansion.

What is the difference between track and route mode?

Track mode writes a dense path along the road geometry from Google Directions — what most GPS apps and planning tools need to show a line on the roadway. Route mode writes only key turn points for a smaller file; many planners connect those points with straight lines. Long Track files can be large — use the free GPX Simplify tool under Format tools to compress them without uploading.

How do I use the GPX file on Android?

Download the GPX file to your Android device, then open it in OruxMaps, Locus Map, or a similar GPS navigation app using the app's "Import" function. Use our Android GPX page for a flow pre-set to track format.

Can I convert Google My Maps (KML) instead of a directions URL?

This converter needs a Google Maps directions URL (a link with /dir/). For My Maps or Google Earth layers, export KML/KMZ from My Maps, then use our free KML to GPX or KMZ to GPX tools under Format tools — those run in your browser with no upload.

Do multi-stop routes work?

Yes. Paste a directions link that includes multiple stops. After sign-in we fetch the full route geometry, including intermediate waypoints, and write it into the GPX file.

Do transit (train/bus) directions work everywhere?

Transit support depends on Google Maps transit coverage for that region. If Google cannot return a transit route for your link, conversion will fail for that mode — try walking, cycling, or driving instead, or check Google's transit availability for the country.

How do I convert Google Maps directions to a GPX file?

Plan a route in Google Maps, copy the directions URL, paste it into GMaps To GPX, sign in with Google, choose track or waypoint format, then download the GPX. Open the file in any app that imports GPX (Garmin workflows, OruxMaps, Xcode, and more).

Ready to convert your first route?

Paste a Google Maps directions link above and download your GPX file.