GPSBabel

GPSBabel is an open source software suite designed to transfer data between different GPS devices and other types of data sources and sinks. It is available for Windows 10 and 11, macOS and Linux, and supports hundreds of GPS receivers, mapping programs and data formats.

Features

GPSBabel is a versatile program, offering a wide range of features and capabilities. Here is a list of some of the key features:

GPSBabel allows users to quickly and easily convert GPS data between different formats.

Data Formats: GPSBabel can read and write to a wide variety of data formats, including GPX, KML, NMEA, Garmin MapSource and Lowrance USR.

GPS Devices: GPSBabel supports a wide range of GPS devices, including Garmin and Magellan receivers, GlobalSat DG-100/DG-200 and SkyTraq or MTK-based data loggers.

Filtering: GPSBabel can filter data, allowing users to remove duplicate points, simplify tracks and keep only points within a given radius, polygon or distance from a route.

Data Conversion: GPSBabel can convert data between different data formats, allowing users to switch between different types of GPS devices and data formats.

Tracks and Waypoints: GPSBabel can read and write to tracks and waypoints, allowing users to track their location and store important points of interest.

Routes: GPSBabel can read and write to routes, allowing users to plan and follow a specific route.

Track Tools: GPSBabel can merge, split and interpolate tracks, reverse routes and sort waypoints before writing them to a new file.

Garmin Transfer: GPSBabel can transfer data between Garmin devices and other types of data sources and sinks.

Input and Output: GPSBabel can read and write data from a variety of sources, including GPS devices connected by USB or serial port and data files.

Command Line Interface: GPSBabel can be used from the command line, allowing users to control the program from a script or batch file.

Graphical Interface: The Windows installer sets up both the graphical front end and the command-line version, so no typing is needed for simple jobs.

Internationalization: The graphical interface of GPSBabel is translated into several languages, allowing users to use the program in their native language.

No Maps: GPSBabel works only with waypoints, tracks and routes; it does not convert, transfer or edit the maps stored on a device.

Multi-Platform: GPSBabel is available for Windows, macOS and Linux, and it can be built from source on other POSIX systems such as FreeBSD.

Open Source: GPSBabel is free software released under the GNU General Public License, meaning it is free to use and modify.

GPSBabel is a practical and versatile program for GPS data. Whether you need to transfer data between different GPS devices or data formats, filter data, convert data, read and write to tracks and waypoints, or transfer data between Garmin devices and other types of data sources and sinks, GPSBabel can help. With its translated interface, command-line automation and open source status, GPSBabel is a solid choice for anyone looking for a free GPS data conversion program.