Exporting User Data from BaseCamp Software

 User data such as routes, tracks, waypoints (lat/long only) and activities can be exported from the BaseCamp™ program to use with third party software, or to share with others.

The exported files can also be used as an additional backup for the data, or as a way to transfer the data to a different computer.

Export File Types:

• GPS eXchange Format (.gpx)
  
• Garmin GPS Database Files (.gdb)
• Comma-delimited text (.csv)
• KML 2.2 Document, v2 (.kml)
  
• Garmin Training Center XML Document (.tcx)
  
• Tab-delimited text (.txt)

If the data is being exported as a backup or with the intention of reopening it with the BaseCamp program or another Garmin application, the .gpx or .gdb format is recommended.

If there are routes that need to be used with Garmin Explore™ app or website, be sure to convert the routes into tracks in order to preserve the turn by turn detail in the route. For detailed steps, see - BaseCamp (PC): Creating a Track from a Route or BaseCamp (Mac): Creating a Track from a Route.

The other formats are primarily used if the data is being transferred to a third-party software program, such as Google Earth, which uses the .kml file format.

Exporting User Data:

1. Open BaseCamp program.
2. Select the information to be exported:
   • My Collection can be selected to export all user data stored.
   • A specific list or folder can be selected to export only its contents. For more information, see Related.
   • Specific items can be highlighted in the lower-left panel by clicking a single route/track/waypoint/activity.
     • To select multiple items: CTRL + Click (Windows) or Command + Click (Mac).
3. Select File (Mac) or File > Export (Windows) the top toolbar.
4. Select an option:
   • Export 'My Collection'
   • Export '[folder/list name]'
   • Export Selection (Windows) or Export Selected User Data (Mac)
     
5. Choose a name, format, and location to save the exported data.
   
6. Select Save or Export.

The file containing user data from BaseCamp has now been exported and saved to your computer.