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Importing and Exporting Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks on a Professional Account

At times there may be a need to share map data such as waypoints, routes, or tracks between devices and users of a Professional account. To do so, the data needs to be exported from one user's account and imported into another user's account. This article walks you through how to import and export data from the Garmin Explore™ website.

Importing Data

You can import data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks from your Garmin Explore account as well as GPX, KML, or KMZ files from another device or application. 

    1. Log in to the Garmin Explore website.

      • NOTE: A Garmin Explore account is required to log in.

    2. Select Map.

    3. Click Box With Arrow Pointing Down from the top right corner of the map.

    4. Click Import As Tracks or Import As Routes.

      Import Data Pop Up

    5. Select a Collection or Library to import the files into. Then select Next.

      Where to Import Data

    6. Drag files to the import box, or choose Click Here to browse the computer for the files to import.

      Pop Up Showing How to Drag or Browse for Files to Import

    7. Once the file has been uploaded, select Import. A green check-mark will appear after the import is successful.

NOTE: If the Import as Tracks option is selected, all routes and tracks in the file will be imported as tracks. If the Import as Routes option is selected, all routes and tracks in the file will be imported as routes.

Even though the Garmin Explore website has cloud storage, there may be times you want to export your data (waypoints, routes, and tracks) to further back it up on your computer. Exporting is also helpful to utilize the Track Point data with a third-party mapping software or website.

IMPORTANT

Before getting started, there are some things to keep in mind:

  • Routes will be exported as tracks.

  • Tracks that have over 500 points cannot be exported and will result in an error message.

  • Visibility is key for what is and is not exported:

    • The Collection or section of the Library (Waypoints, Routes, Tracks) that contains the data being backed up, needs to be set as visible. It is visible if this icon is displayed: Gray Visibility Eyeball

    • Data from any Collection or section of the Library that you do not want exported, needs to be set as not visible. It is not visible if this icon is displayed: Gray Visibility Eyeball Slash

  • If you are wanting to export a single item, such as one track, it may be a good idea to add it to its own Collection. 

Exporting Data 

Exporting All Data

  1. Log in to the Garmin Explore website.

  2. Select Map.

  3. Clear any filters by selecting Clear Filters.

    Example

     Example Red Circle Around Map Filters

  4. Click Box With Arrow Pointing Up from the top right of the map itself.

  5. Select KML or GPX.

All data contained in the Library should be exported. The file typically ends up in the Download folder of your computer.

NOTE: The export file may not download when using the Safari browser on a Mac computer. If the file does not download, try switching to a different browser.

Exporting Data by Date

Exporting by date allows you to filter what data is exported. This is a great option if you plan to send specific data to others, or import it into a third party program or website.

  1. Log in to the Garmin Explore website.

  2. Select Map.

  3. Use the Date & Time Range drop-down to select a preset date range or Custom Date Range.

    Example

    Example filter by date 

    • Select Edit to enter a Date & Time range if you selected Custom Date Range.

  4. Click Box With Arrow Pointing Up from the top right of the map itself.

  5. Select KML or GPX.

The data for your selected date range should be exported. The file typically ends up in the Download folder of your computer.

NOTE: The export file may not download when using the Safari browser on a Mac computer. If the file does not download, switch to a different browser.

Exported File Contains Data I Did Not Want

If you import the exported file into a third party software or website and have data that you did not have visible before exporting, the following suggestions should help:

Too Much Data Error

If you attempt to export a track that has over 500 track points, you will receive a "Too Much Data" error. There are a few possible solutions for this:

  • Try converting the track to a route, then export the route. This will condense or truncate the track points, allowing the data to be exported.

  • To prevent the issue in the future, try reducing the frequency of the track points being logged and/or breaking up the tracks being recorded on your device (e.g. first half and second half of the day instead of one track for the entire day).

    • Refer to your owner's manual for instructions on saving tracks and/or adjusting the log interval or recording method.


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