Waypoint format · Xcode-ready

GPX waypoints for iPhone, Xcode, and iOS Simulator

Convert a Google Maps directions link into a GPX waypoint file for Xcode location simulation and iPhone GPS testing. Paste, sign in, and download.

Works with Xcode iOS Simulator compatible Route not stored

Google Maps GPX waypoints for iPhone Xcode

Why use GPX waypoints for iPhone?

Google Maps to GPX for iPhone means converting a Maps directions URL into waypoint-format GPX for Xcode and the iOS Simulator. Those tools simulate location with named waypoints — not dense tracks.

Waypoint format for iOS

The iOS Simulator in Xcode and most iPhone location testing workflows use GPX waypoints. This page outputs waypoint-format GPX, ready to load.

Xcode and iOS Simulator

Load the GPX file directly into an Xcode project to simulate movement in the iOS Simulator, or use it with any iOS location-aware app for testing.

Private conversion

We use your Google sign-in only to fetch the route. Your route data is not stored after the GPX file is generated.

How to convert Google Maps to GPX for iPhone

Three steps from a Maps link to a GPX file in your Xcode project.

Copy your Maps link

Open Google Maps, set a directions route, and copy the URL. Full and short maps.app.goo.gl links both work.

Paste, sign in, and convert

Paste the link above. Sign in with Google, confirm the iPhone/iOS mode is selected, then convert to get waypoint GPX.

Add to Xcode or testing tool

Download the GPX file and add it to your Xcode project, or load it into your iOS location simulation workflow.

Simulated travel options

When you download your GPX, you can set these options in the Simulated Travel Options dialog.

Recommended vs uniform speed

Simulated Travel Duration

Choose Recommended Travel Speed for realistic timing based on your route type (walking, cycling, or driving), or Uniform Travel Speed to set a fixed speed (e.g. 60 km/h). The timestamps on each waypoint are spread accordingly, so the total simulated duration matches your choice.

Pause at each point

Extra wait time at waypoints

Add an optional pause at every waypoint — e.g. 0s, 30s, or 1 min. Useful for simulating stops at Pokemon GO locations or for testing apps that expect the user to stay at a point for a while before moving on.

Elevation in your GPX

Include Estimated Elevation

When downloading for iPhone or Android, you can turn on Include Estimated Elevation to write an estimated elevation value for each point in the GPX. Handy for fitness apps, terrain-aware navigation, or any tool that uses altitude data.

Good to know

Xcode's iOS Simulator expects a GPX file with waypoints — named, discrete GPS points. This differs from a GPX track, which is used for Android apps and Garmin devices. Selecting iPhone/iOS mode here outputs waypoint-format GPX that Xcode can read directly.

To load the file in Xcode: open your project, go to Debug → Simulate Location → Add GPX File to Project, and select your downloaded file. Then choose it from the Simulate Location menu in the iOS Simulator.

The Google Maps URL must be a directions route (containing /dir/). Short maps.app.goo.gl links are supported.

When to use this tool

iOS developers testing location-aware apps in Xcode without physical travel.
QA testers running location scenarios on iPhone in a reproducible way.
Navigation app developers testing turn-by-turn directions along a specific route.
Fitness app developers simulating a run or walk on iPhone.

For Android track format, use the Android GPX page. For Pokemon GO, use the Pokemon GO GPX page.

Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate a Google Maps route in Xcode?

Convert the Maps directions URL on this page to waypoint-format GPX, download the file, then in Xcode use Debug → Simulate Location → Add GPX File to Project. Menu labels can change between Xcode versions — see Apple’s Simulator documentation if needed.

Why waypoints instead of a track?

Xcode’s iOS Simulator expects named GPX waypoints for location simulation. A dense track file is meant for Android GPS apps and many Garmin workflows, not the Simulator.

Does this work for real iPhone devices?

This page produces a GPX file suitable for Xcode and iOS Simulator workflows. Loading GPX into a physical device depends on your testing tools; the file format itself remains standard waypoint GPX.

Can I add pauses between waypoints?

Yes. When converting, you can set an optional pause at each waypoint (for example 0s, 30s, or 1 min) so simulated movement stops briefly before continuing.

What Maps links are supported?

Use a directions route URL containing /dir/. Full Google Maps URLs and short maps.app.goo.gl links are both supported.

Ready to export iPhone GPX waypoints?

Paste a Google Maps directions link above and download a waypoint-format GPX for Xcode.