GPX.sh is a simple, privacy-focused platform for managing your GPX files. We believe your data should be under your control, with no vendor lock-in or complex proprietary formats. Upload your GPS tracks, share them with anyone, and edit them with our powerful built-in editor.

Key Features

• Upload & Store - Securely store your GPX files in the cloud
• Share Anywhere - Generate unique links to share your routes with anyone
• Interactive Viewer - View files on beautiful interactive maps
• Powerful Editor - Edit tracks, routes, and waypoints with precision
• Create from Scratch - Design new routes directly in your browser

Have questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.

About the GPX Format

GPX (GPS Exchange Format) is an open XML-based format for storing GPS data. It's the most widely used standard for exchanging location data between devices and applications.

Compatible Devices

• GPS Units - Garmin, Magellan, TomTom, and other handheld devices
• Fitness Trackers - Garmin watches, Polar devices, Suunto units
• Smartphones - Apps like Strava, Komoot, AllTrails, and many others
• Bike Computers - Garmin Edge, Wahoo, Hammerhead, Bryton
• Action Cameras - GoPro and similar devices with GPS logging

Common Use Cases

• Hiking - Record and share trail routes
• Cycling - Plan bike routes and track rides
• Running - Log training routes and race courses
• Navigation - Create waypoints and planned routes for GPS devices
• Travel - Document journeys and points of interest

Getting Started

Creating an account on GPX.sh is quick and free. Simply provide your name, email address, and create a password. A confirmation email will be sent to verify your email address.

Registration Process

1. Navigate to the registration page
2. Enter your name, email address, and password
3. Click "Create Account"
4. Check your email for a verification link
5. Click the link to verify your account

All Features Included

Every feature on GPX.sh is available to all users. The difference between free and premium plans is in the storage limits and support options, not the functionality. You can upload, edit, share, and view files on any plan.

Free vs Premium

You can upgrade to Premium at any time from the Plans page in your account.

The My Files section is your central hub for managing all your GPX files. Here you can view, organize, edit, and share your uploaded and created files.

The Files section displays all your GPX files in a convenient table format with powerful organization tools.

Sorting & Searching

• Sort by - Click column headers to sort by filename, file size, created date, or updated date
• Search - Use the search box to filter files by filename
• Pagination - Choose to display 10, 20, or 30 files per page

Table Actions

Each file row has action buttons:

• Download - Downloads the GPX file to your device
• Copy URL - Copies the viewer link to your clipboard
• View - Opens the file in the interactive viewer (new tab)
• Edit - Opens the file in the editor (desktop only)
• Delete - Removes the file after confirmation

Upload Errors

Files that failed processing are highlighted and do not show View or Edit actions. You can delete them and re-upload a valid GPX file.

Deleted Files

If you delete a file by mistake, use the Undo link shown after deletion to restore it immediately.

Storage Quota

Your storage usage is displayed at the top of the files section, showing used space, total available space, and a visual progress bar.

How Sharing Works

Every GPX file you upload or create receives a unique 10-character code. This code is used to generate a shareable link that anyone can use to view your route, no account required.

Share URL format: https://gpx.sh/v/{code}

Download URL format: https://gpx.sh/d/{code}

Viewer Features

The viewer app provides a rich, interactive experience for exploring GPX files:

• Interactive Map - Pan, zoom, rotate, and tilt the map to explore routes
• Element Visibility - Toggle visibility of individual tracks, routes, and waypoints
• Show All / None - Toggle all elements at once from the sidebar footer
• File Metadata - View file information including name, description, and author
• Download - Download the original GPX file

Privacy

Share links use randomly generated codes that are difficult to guess. Only people with the link can access your files. For additional privacy, you can delete files at any time to remove public access.

Navigation & Settings

Navigate the map by clicking and dragging to pan, scrolling to zoom, or holding Ctrl while dragging to rotate. For 3D perspective, hold Ctrl + Shift and drag to tilt. The settings panel lets you switch between metric and imperial units, toggle light or dark theme, choose map styles (streets, satellite, outdoors), and enter fullscreen mode. On mobile devices, you can enable location tracking to show your position on the map, follow your location automatically, center on yourself, reset north orientation, and adjust zoom using the toolbar controls.

Mobile Viewer

The viewer is fully optimized for mobile devices with touch-friendly controls and a dedicated toolbar.

Touch Controls

• Pan - Drag with one finger to move the map
• Zoom - Pinch with two fingers to zoom in or out
• Rotate - Twist with two fingers to rotate the map
• Tilt - Drag up or down with two fingers for 3D perspective

Footer Toolbar

A dedicated toolbar at the bottom of the screen provides quick access to common actions:

• Follow Location - Auto-center on your position as you move (requires location tracking)
• Center on Me - Center the map on your current location once
• Reset North - Reset the map orientation to face north
• Zoom In/Out - Adjust the zoom level

Location Tracking

Enable "Show my location" in settings to display your current GPS position on the map. You can also enable "Show accuracy circle" to see the precision of your GPS signal. Choose your preferred location accuracy mode:

• Precise - Most accurate tracking, uses more battery
• Balanced - Moderate accuracy and battery usage
• Power Saver - Conserves battery, less frequent updates

Tips

• Use landscape orientation for a wider map view
• Tap outside panels to close them
• The screen stays awake while location tracking is enabled

Uploading Files

Upload GPX files from your computer, GPS device, or any other source. Files are validated and processed immediately, and successful uploads appear in your Files section.

How to Upload

1. Go to the Upload page
2. Click to choose one or more GPX files
3. Wait for the upload to complete
4. Files appear in your Files section

Batch Upload

You can upload multiple files at once (up to 5). Select multiple files in the file picker and upload them together.

File Requirements

• Format - Files must be valid GPX (XML) format
• Size limit - 2 MB per file (free) or 5 MB per file (premium)
• Storage limit - Uploads are blocked when your storage quota is exceeded

Upload History & Status

The History table shows recent uploads and their status: New, Processing, Finished, or Error.

Upload Failures

Some uploads may fail if the file is malformed or doesn't conform to the GPX specification. If an upload fails, check that your file is a valid GPX file and try again.

The GPX Editor is a powerful tool for creating and modifying GPX files. It produces valid GPX 1.1 files while prioritizing the most-used fields; advanced point-level metadata and extensions aren't editable in the UI. Whether you're cleaning up a recorded track, planning a new route, or marking points of interest, the editor has the tools you need.

GPX Elements

Understanding the structure of GPX files:

• Track (trk) - A recorded path, typically from GPS logging. Contains one or more segments.
• Segment (trkseg) - A continuous sequence of track points within a track. A track may be split into multiple segments when the GPS signal was lost or recording was paused.
• Route (rte) - A planned navigation path defined by ordered waypoints. Unlike tracks, routes represent intended paths rather than recorded ones.
• Waypoint (wpt) - A single point of interest with coordinates and optional metadata such as name, description, and elevation.

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Header Controls

• File name - Edit the filename. The .gpx extension is added automatically if missing.
• Meta - Edit GPX 1.1 metadata including name, description, author information, copyright, links, creation time, and keywords.
• Import - Import tracks, routes, or waypoints from another GPX file. Select which elements to include.
• Settings - Configure measurement system (metric/imperial), appearance (light/dark), map type, element visibility, and elevation fetching for new waypoints.
• Help - Toggle the quick help panel.
• Close - Close the editor. Prompts if there are unsaved changes.
• Save - Save the current file.

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Track Management

The Tracks tab in the sidebar manages your tracks and their segments.

Managing Tracks

Segment List

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Segment Editing

Click to create a new segment or to edit an existing one.

Adding Points

Click on the map to add points to your segment. Points are connected in sequence to form a path. The arrow at the end of the editable line indicates the direction of the segment, which can be reversed using the Reverse tool.

Editing Points

Snap to Road

Enable snap-to-road to automatically align new points to road networks. Choose from:

• Driving - Follow car-accessible roads
• Bicycling - Follow bike-friendly routes
• Walking - Follow pedestrian paths
• Disabled - Direct point-to-point lines

Point Operations

Split & Partial Delete

Double-click any point (except first/last) to open a dialog with two options:

• Split - Divides the segment into two separate segments at the clicked point. The clicked point becomes the last point of the first segment and the first point of the second segment. A confirmation dialog appears before splitting. After splitting, both segments appear in the segment list and edit mode is exited.
• Partial Delete - Opens a panel to remove multiple consecutive points from the segment. The original segment becomes dimmed while configuring.

Using Partial Delete:

1. Choose direction - Select "Forward (after)" to delete points after the clicked point, or "Backward (before)" to delete points before it.
2. Select how many points - Use the slider or number input to choose the number of points to delete. The range adjusts automatically based on the direction and available points.
3. Preview - A green highlighted line shows exactly which section will be deleted. The distance of the section to be removed is displayed below the slider.
4. Confirm - Click "Delete" to remove the selected points. The double-clicked point itself is always preserved.

Segment Tools

• Reset - Clear all points from the segment
• Reverse - Flip the direction of the segment
• Optimize - Reduce the number of points by setting a minimum distance threshold. Points closer than the threshold to the previous kept point are removed. A preview shows before/after point counts.

Press Finish / Add segment to save changes or Cancel to discard.

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Route Management

The Routes tab manages your routes and their waypoints.

Managing Routes

Route Waypoints

Shows waypoints of the active route. Each waypoint has:

• Center - Center the map on this waypoint
• Edit - Edit waypoint data

Click to reorder waypoints within the route using up/down buttons. Select multiple waypoints for bulk move or delete operations.

Route Editing

Route Point Data

Click a route point on the map or use to edit its data. Available fields include:

• General - Name, type, time, source, comment, symbol, description
• Location - Latitude, longitude, elevation
• Links - Associated URLs
• Advanced - Fix type, satellites, magnetic variation, DOP values, geoid height, DGPS info

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Waypoint Management

The Waypoints tab manages standalone waypoints (points not associated with routes). Each waypoint is displayed on the map as a blue marker.

Waypoint List

Adding/Editing Waypoints

Click to add a new waypoint or to modify an existing one:

• Click on the map to set the location — the waypoint being edited is indicated by a red marker for clear visibility
• Enter name and description
• Select a symbol from the dropdown
• Click Advanced form for additional GPX 1.1 fields

Advanced Waypoint Fields (GPX 1.1)

The advanced form provides access to all GPX specification fields:

• Elevation - Height above sea level
• Time - Timestamp for the waypoint
• Source - Origin of the data
• Comment - GPS comment
• Type - Classification of the waypoint
• Fix Type - GPS fix type (none, 2d, 3d, dgps, pps)
• Satellites - Number of satellites used
• HDOP, VDOP, PDOP - Dilution of precision values
• Magnetic Variation - Magnetic declination
• Geoid Height - Height of geoid above WGS84 ellipsoid
• DGPS Age - Age of DGPS data
• DGPS Station ID - ID of DGPS station
• Links - Associated URLs with type and text

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Map Display

The map uses color coding to distinguish between element types:

• Red lines - Track segments
• Purple lines - Routes
• Blue markers - Waypoints

Click any element on the map to view its details. An Edit button in the popup allows you to start editing that element.

Footer

The editor footer displays:

• Left side - Contextual information and tips
• Right side - File statistics (number of tracks, segments, routes, and waypoints)

Why Upgrade?

The Premium plan provides more storage space, larger file uploads, and priority email support for users who need more from GPX.sh.

Plan Comparison

Pricing

• Monthly - 4 EUR per month
• Yearly - 40 EUR per year (save 17%)

How to Subscribe

1. Sign in to your account
2. Go to the Plans page
3. Choose monthly or yearly billing
4. Complete checkout via our secure payment provider (Paddle)
5. Premium access is activated immediately

Managing Your Subscription

• Billing Portal - View invoices and update payment methods via the Paddle billing portal
• Cancel Anytime - Cancel your subscription at any time. You'll retain premium access until the end of your billing period.
• Resume Subscription - If you cancel, you can resume your subscription during the grace period before it expires.

Priority Support

Premium users have access to priority email support. Submit support requests through the Support page in your account and receive dedicated assistance.

For more details about pricing and plans, visit the Pricing page or check our FAQ.