Convert TRK to GPX

Trk to gpx conversion

GPSBabel supports both TRK and GPX formats and is a reliable choice for converting .trk files to .gpx. This conversion is commonly used to transform navigation and GPS track data from CompeGPS track files into GPS eXchange format.

GPX is an XML-based format widely supported by mapping apps, GPS devices, and online services. Converting to GPX can make track data easier to share, edit, archive, and import into other tools.

To convert a TRK file with GPSBabel, open the file in the program, choose GPX as the output format, and save the result. In many versions, the workflow is similar to File → Open and then File → Save As, or by using the conversion options in the interface.

Note: .trk is not a single universal GPS standard. Different applications may use the extension for different kinds of data, so a file may not convert correctly if it is not a CompeGPS track file.

If you need command-line conversion, GPSBabel can also be used from the terminal. A typical example is:

gpsbabel -i trk -f input.trk -o gpx -F output.gpx

Tip: If your TRK file contains multiple tracks or track segments, verify the GPX output in a mapping application to make sure all data was preserved as expected.