Export Map Data Command

The Export Map Data command allows you to share the data on your map with users of other GPS and mapping software.

To export all of the map data in the file, do the following:

  1. Click on the map to give it focus
  2. Then, do one of the following:

To export only the selected map data, do the following:

  1. Click on the map to give it focus
  2. Select one or more items on the map.
  3. Right-click on the selected map data and click Export.

If you only selected one type of object on the map, the Export dialog for that format will appear. Click the appropriate link below:

If you selected more than one type of object on the map (waypoints and tracks, e.g.), the Export dialog will appear.
Export dialog

Select the type of file to export in the Save as Type list.
Export dialog menu

GPX 1.0 File (.gpx)

Export Map Data to GPX 1.0 dialog

ExpertGPS saves your data in the latest version of the GPS Exchange Format (GPX 1.1). Some older products may only support the GPX 1.0 format. Export your data in GPX 1.0 for maximum compatibility with these products.

Google Earth KML File (.kml)

Export Map Data to Google Earth dialog

Google Earth's KML file format can contain point (waypoint) and line (route, track) features.



ExpertGPS is GPS mapping software designed to work seamlessly with your Garmin, Magellan, Eagle, or Lowrance GPS receiver. ExpertGPS makes it easy to view waypoints and GPS tracklogs over USGS topo maps, aerial photos, and color orthophotos. ExpertGPS Pro can send GPS data to and from ArcView GIS and AutoCAD DXF and dozens of other standard file formats.


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