GPSBabel

1.7.0 GPS data converter for Windows

Sven Sorensen

Review: Software that converts GPS data from one format to another for use with various GPS devices and applications.

Free and open source waypoint converting software download, reviewed by Sven Sørensen
Convert between waypoints, tracks and various routes and to most common mapping formats - Screenshot of GPSBabel
Process a neat variety of map types - Screenshot of GPSBabel
Track and manage routes and points - Screenshot of GPSBabel
Convert routes between GPS receivers - Screenshot of GPSBabel
Read, convert and manipulate GPS waypoints - Screenshot of GPSBabel
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GPS data converter that supports many receivers and Google Earth.

GPSBabel is a program which can convert waypoints and routes between various brands of GPS receivers including Garmin and Magellan.

A cool feature of this software is not just the fact that it supports different GPS hardware, but it can also convert between different applications such as Basecamp and Google Earth.

The user interface of GPSBabel is well thought-out and provides quick access to many of its features within seconds.

GPSBabel supports a very long list of different file formats and has no problem converting between them for your GPS hardware. For example, it can hadle TWL, TRL, VPR, MMO, DAT and OVL files, among many others.

All in all, GPSBabel is straightforward software which can convert waypoints, tracks and routes while offering all of the tools needed to customize them.

Features of GPSBabel

  • Command-line interface: has a command-line interface, making it easy to use in scripts and automated processes.
  • Customization: allows users to customize the conversion and transfer process, including setting options for specific devices and data types.
  • Device support: supports a wide range of GPS devices, including handheld GPS units, smartphone GPS apps and GPS data loggers.
  • GPS data conversion: can convert GPS data between a wide range of formats, including popular formats such as GPX, KML and CSV.
  • GPS data transfer: can transfer GPS data between GPS devices and other applications, such as mapping software or spreadsheet programs.
  • Map support: can convert GPS data to and from various map formats, including raster and vector maps.

Compatibility and License

GPSBabel has been released under the open source GPL license on Windows from mapping. The license provides the options to freely download, install, run and share this program without any restrictions. The source code for GPSBabel should be freely available and modifications are certainly permitted as well as the option to inspect the software.

What version of Windows can GPSBabel run on?

GPSBabel can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It runs on both 32-bit and 64-bit systems with no dedicated 64-bit download provided.

Other operating systems: The latest GPSBabel version from 2024 is also available for Mac.

Filed under:
  1. GPSBabel Download
  2. Free Mapping
  3. Open source and GPL software
  4. Waypoint Converting Software
GPSBabel has been picked by our editors as good software.
GPSBabel has been tested for viruses and malware.
We have tested GPSBabel 1.7.0 against malware with several different programs. We certify that this program is clean of viruses, malware and trojans.