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Export Google Maps Saved Places to GPX

Convert your Google Maps saved places, lists, and starred locations to GPX format for GPS devices and outdoor apps like Garmin, AllTrails, and Gaia GPS.

Google Maps doesn't let you export saved places directly to GPX format. If you want to use your starred locations, custom lists, or labeled places on a Garmin GPS, hiking app, or any device that requires GPX files, you need a workaround.

How to Export Google Maps to GPX (3 Steps)

  1. Export from Google Takeout — Visit takeout.google.com and select “Maps (your places)” or “Saved”. This downloads your Google Maps data as KML files in a ZIP archive. Deselect all other Google products to speed up the export.
  2. Upload to Takeout Tools — Unzip the downloaded file and upload the KML files (or the entire ZIP) to Takeout Tools. The app automatically detects your saved places and lists.
  3. Download GPX Files — Select which lists you want to convert, choose GPX as the output format, and download. You'll get one GPX file per list, ready to use on any GPS device or app. You can preview your places on a map before downloading to verify everything exported correctly.

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Why Use GPX for Google Maps Data?

  • GPS Devices — Import your saved places directly into Garmin, Magellan, and other GPS units
  • Outdoor Apps — Use your Google Maps lists in AllTrails, Gaia GPS, Komoot, and other hiking/navigation apps
  • Offline Navigation — Have your saved locations available when you don't have cell service
  • Universal Format — GPX works everywhere — it's the standard for GPS data exchange

Alternative: Free KML to GPX Converter

If you only need to convert a single KML file (like one list from Google Maps), you can use our free browser-based KML to GPX converter. It runs entirely in your browser — no upload required. Perfect for quick, one-off conversions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I export directly from Google Maps to GPX?

No, Google Maps doesn't have a native GPX export feature. You need to use Google Takeout to download your saved places as KML files, then convert them to GPX using Takeout Tools.

What Google Maps data can I export to GPX?

You can export all your saved places (starred locations), custom lists, labeled places, and any locations you've saved to your Google Maps account. These export as individual lists that you can convert to GPX.

Will this work with Garmin GPS devices?

Yes! GPX is the standard format for Garmin devices. Once converted, you can transfer the GPX files to your Garmin using Garmin Express or BaseCamp software.

Is my data uploaded to any server?

No. When you use Takeout Tools, all conversion happens in your browser. Your Google Maps data never leaves your device. Google Takeout is Google's own service for downloading your data.

Can I use the GPX files in AllTrails or other hiking apps?

Absolutely! The converted GPX files work with any app that supports GPX imports, including AllTrails, Gaia GPS, Komoot, Strava, and most outdoor navigation apps.

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