Convert CSV to GPX Online — Free & Instant
Converting a CSV file with coordinates to GPX lets you load spreadsheet-based location data onto GPS devices, fitness apps, and navigation tools. Each CSV row becomes a GPX waypoint, with the name column (if present) used as the waypoint name. This workflow is common when processing GPS waypoint lists exported from survey databases or collected in Google Sheets.
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When to convert CSV to GPX
- Loading a spreadsheet of GPS waypoints onto a Garmin device
- Converting a CSV list of locations into GPX for OsmAnd navigation
- Importing CSV survey points into Strava or Komoot as waypoints
- Converting field data collection CSV exports to GPX format
How to convert CSV to GPX
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Prepare your CSV
Ensure lat/lon columns are present. A 'name' column will be used for GPX waypoint names.
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Upload the CSV
Drop your .csv file on the upload zone.
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Select GPX
Click GPX in the format panel.
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Load onto GPS
Transfer the .gpx to your GPS device or import into your navigation app.
About CSV
CSV (Comma-Separated Values) files containing geometry data typically include latitude and longitude columns (or X/Y columns for projected data). Many data providers distribute point datasets as CSV because they are easy to open in Excel, Python, and R. When converting from a vector format to CSV, Maparz outputs an X (longitude) and Y (latitude) column along with all attribute data. To convert CSV to GeoJSON, your file must have columns identifiable as longitude (x, lon, lng, longitude) and latitude (y, lat, latitude).
Strengths
- +Opens in Excel, Google Sheets, any spreadsheet
- +Human-readable and editable
- +Lightweight for point data
About GPX
GPX (GPS Exchange Format) is an XML-based format for storing GPS data including waypoints, routes, and tracks. It is the de-facto standard for sharing GPS recordings from devices like Garmin, Suunto, and smartphones. GPX is natively supported by Google Earth, Strava, Komoot, Garmin Connect, and virtually every GPS application. A GPX file can contain three types of data: waypoints (individual points of interest), routes (ordered lists of waypoints for navigation), and tracks (continuous GPS recordings with timestamps). GDAL reads and writes GPX natively.
Strengths
- +Universal GPS device compatibility
- +Supported by Strava, Garmin, Google Earth
- +Contains timestamps and elevation data
- +Human-readable XML
Frequently asked questions
Q.What column names does Maparz recognise?
Latitude: lat, latitude, y. Longitude: lon, lng, longitude, x. A 'name' column is used for waypoint names if present.
Q.Can I load the resulting GPX on a Garmin?
Yes. Copy the .gpx to the Garmin/GPX folder on your device via USB.