Convert WPT to SSF

Understanding wpt and ssf file formats

WPT files are Waypoint files commonly used by GPS software such as OziExplorer. They store geographic coordinates and related metadata for navigation purposes. SSF files, or Submeter Solution Files, are used by Trimble GPS devices and software to store post-processed GPS data with high accuracy, often for surveying and mapping applications.

Why convert wpt to ssf?

Converting WPT to SSF is essential when you need to use waypoint data collected in OziExplorer or similar GPS software within Trimble's ecosystem for advanced post-processing and higher accuracy requirements.

How to convert wpt to ssf

There is no direct one-step converter for WPT to SSF due to the proprietary nature of the SSF format. However, you can use a two-step process:

1. Convert WPT to a common format such as CSV or GPX using GPSBabel:
• Open GPSBabel.
• Select OziExplorer Waypoint File (.wpt) as the input format and load your WPT file.
• Select GPX XML or Comma Separated Values (CSV) as the output format and save the file.
2. Import the converted file into Trimble software such as Trimble Pathfinder Office:
• Open Trimble Pathfinder Office.
• Go to File → Import and select your GPX or CSV file.
• Follow the prompts to map fields and import the data.
• Once imported, use File → Export and choose SSF as the export format.

Best software for wpt to ssf conversion

• GPSBabel – Free, open-source tool for converting between GPS file formats.
• Trimble Pathfinder Office – Professional software for managing and converting GPS data to SSF format.

Summary

While there is no direct WPT to SSF converter, using GPSBabel and Trimble Pathfinder Office in sequence allows you to transfer waypoint data from OziExplorer to Trimble devices and software for advanced GPS data processing.