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Exporting Data From the Garmin Explore Website

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.

This article provides steps on how to export your data from the Map page of your Garmin Explore account.

IMPORTANT

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

  • Activities will not export from the Garmin Explore website. They can be converted to a track/route on the Explore website, or the Garmin Explore app can be used to export the activity - Exporting GPX Files from the Garmin Explore App.
  • Routes will be exported as tracks.
  • Tracks that have over 500 points cannot be exported and will result in an error message. See Too Much Data Error below for more details and solutions.
  • 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. For more information on Collections and creating them, see -  Garmin Explore Collections & Managing Collections on the Garmin Explore Website Map Page.

Exporting All Data

You can export all of the data in your Library. This is the best option for making a backup file to store on your computer, or an external drive.

  1. Log in to the Garmin Explore website.
  2. Select Map.
  3. Clear any filters by selecting Clear Filters.

    Example

    Clear Filters Button Under Map Filters
  4. Click Up Arrow Export Icon 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

    Explore Map Filters Off
    • Select Edit to enter a Date & Time range if you selected Custom Date Range.
  4. Click Up Arrow Export Icon 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.

Exporting Data Using Filters

You can filter what data is exported by toggling visibility on or off. 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. Choose the data to export. 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
  4. Select Clear Filters to export all visible data, or use the Date & Time Range drop-down to select a preset date range or Custom Date Range.

    Clear Filters Example

    Clear Filters Button Under Map Filters

    Date & Time Range Example

    Explore Map Filters Off
  5. Click Up Arrow Export Icon from the top right corner of the map.
  6. Select GPX.

The chosen data will be exported. The file is typically saved to the Downloads 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.

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:

  • Clear your browser and try the export again. For steps, see - Clear the Browser History, Cache, and Temporary Internet Files.
  • Open the Garmin Explore website in an incognito or private browser window and try the export again. These steps vary per browser, but you should be able to find this option in the browsers menu.

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. For instructions, see - Garmin Explore Web Help - Converting a Track to a Route.
  • 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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