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How to Install or Update the Garmin Express Application

Garmin Express™ software is designed to manage Garmin devices. It is used for product registration, device updates, pre-loaded map updates, syncing fitness data with Garmin Connect with compatible products, and much more.

Garmin Express is available for Windows and Mac computers and cannot be used through a mobile device or tablet. See Garmin Express Incompatibility with Chromebook and Linux Operating Systems


How to Install Garmin Express

Garmin Express is an application designed to manage Garmin devices. It is used for product registration, device updates, syncing fitness data with Garmin Connect, and much more. To download the latest version of Garmin Express, please see the instructions for your operating system below. 

NOTE: If you have any issue performing these steps, please see Related Content for troubleshooting FAQs.

Windows 7 and Higher:

Current Version of Garmin Express for Windows: 7.24.0 as of November 6, 2024.

1.  Go to the Garmin Express Webpage.

2.  Click Download for Windows.

3.  Run the downloaded GarminExpress.exe or GarminExpressInstaller.exe file.

4.  Check the box next to the terms and conditions statement.

5.  If needed, click Options to change the install location of Garmin Express.

6.  Click the Install button.

7.  Once the installation is complete, click the Launch Garmin Express button.


Mac OS 10.16 and Higher:

Current Version of Garmin Express for Mac: 7.24.0 as of November 6, 2024.

1.  Go to the Garmin Express Webpage.

2.  Click Download for Mac.

3.  Open the GarminExpress.dmg or GarminExpressInstaller.dmg file.

4.  In the new window, double click on the Install Garmin Express icon.

5.  Follow instructions in the installer.

6.  Once the installation is complete, close the installer.

7.  Eject the Garmin Express mounted drive from Finder or the Desktop.

    • This step is optional. The mounted Garmin Express drive will unmount itself upon the computer restart. 

8.  Open the Applications folder.

9.  Double click on the Garmin Express icon.


How to Update the Garmin Express Application

Garmin Express Application updates are released several times a year. Critical updates are performed automatically when it is launched. If necessary, it is also possible to check for application updates manually. 

Windows:

Current Version of Garmin Express for Windows: 7.24.0 as of November 6, 2024.

1.  Open Garmin Express.

2.  Click Settings.

3.  Click About.

4.  Click Check for Updates for Express.

5.  Click Install Now if prompted.


Mac:

Current Version of Garmin Express for Mac: 7.24.0 as of November 6, 2024.

1.  Open Garmin Express.

2.  Click Garmin Express in the Apple menu bar.

3.  Click About Garmin Express.

4.  Click Check for Updates for Express.

Once the installation is complete, Garmin Express will be up-to-date.

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