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How Do I Install Garmin Express Software?

Garmin Express™ software is designed to manage Garmin® devices by offering device registration, syncing fitness data with Garmin Connect, map updates, software updates and more.

NOTE: Garmin Express is available for Windows and Mac computers and cannot be used on a mobile device or tablet. For additional compatibility information see: Garmin Express Requirements for Mac and Windows

Installing Garmin Express:

Garmin Express can be installed from the following webpage: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/software/express

If you would like detailed information on how to install Garmin Express, choose your computer platform below. 


Windows

Video Instructions
Installing Garmin Express


NOTE: The images below include older version numbers and are only provided as examples.

Current Version of Garmin Express for Windows: 7.25.0 as of March 25, 2025.

1. Go to the Garmin Express webpage.

2. Select Download for Windows (pictured below).


Garmin Express Download Page with download for Windows highlighted

3. Run the downloaded GarminExpress.exe or GarminExpressInstaller.exe file when it appears.

4. Review the terms and conditions, then select the checkbox.

Garmin Express Install Window with terms and conditions highlighted

5. Select Install.

Garming Express Install Window with terms and conditions checked

6. Select Launch Garmin Express after installation is complete.

Garmin Express Sucessfully installed window


Mac

Video Instructions

Installing Garmin Express


NOTE: The images below include older version numbers and are only provided as examples.

Current Version of Garmin Express for Mac: 7.25.0 as of March 25, 2025.

1. Go to the Garmin Express webpage.

2. Select Download for Mac (pictured below).

Garmin Express page with download for Mac button highlighted

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

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4. Double click on the Install Garmin Express icon in the new window.

Garmin Express install window for Mac

5. Select Continue or Allow.

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6. Select Continue again.

Garmin Express install window with second continue button highlighted

7. Select Continue again.

Garmin Express install window with third continue button

8. Select Agree after reviewing the terms and conditions.

Garmin Express install window with terms and conditions agree button hightlighted

9. Select Install.

Garmin Express install window with install button highlighted

10. Enter your Mac Username and Password and click Install Software.

11. Select Close after the installation is complete. Your Applications folder will automatically open.

Garmin Express installation successful screen with close button highlighted

12. Double click the Garmin Express icon in the Applications folder.

Applications folder with Garmin Express icon highlighted


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