Convert GPX to GeoPackage Online — Free & Instant
GeoPackage is the ideal format for storing GPS data in a compact, analysis-ready file for desktop GIS tools. Converting GPX to GeoPackage lets you work with Garmin, Strava, and smartphone GPS recordings in QGIS and ArcGIS Pro with full spatial indexing and attribute query support. All GPX geometry types (waypoints, tracks, routes) are preserved.
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When to convert GPX to GeoPackage
- Importing Garmin or Strava GPX exports into QGIS for route analysis
- Storing multiple GPS tracks in a single GeoPackage for a QGIS project
- Converting field survey GPX data to GeoPackage for desktop GIS work
- Building a GeoPackage library of GPS recordings for spatial analysis
How to convert GPX to GeoPackage
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Upload your GPX
Drop your .gpx file on the upload zone.
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Select GeoPackage
Click GeoPackage in the format selector.
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Open in QGIS
Add the .gpkg as a vector layer in QGIS or ArcGIS Pro. GPX tracks and waypoints become separate layers.
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
About GeoPackage
GeoPackage (GPKG) is a modern, open standard format defined by the OGC that stores geospatial data in a single SQLite database file. It supports both vector and raster data, multiple layers per file, field name lengths up to 64 characters, and virtually any coordinate reference system. GeoPackage is endorsed by the OGC as the preferred replacement for Shapefile. It is supported by QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, GDAL, and PostGIS. Its SQLite base makes it portable and queryable without a server.
Strengths
- +Single file containing multiple layers
- +No field name length limit
- +Supports vector and raster in one file
- +SQLite-based — portable and queryable
Frequently asked questions
Q.Are GPX tracks and waypoints stored as separate layers?
Yes. GDAL converts GPX waypoints and tracks to separate layers within the GeoPackage. Each layer is accessible individually in QGIS.
Q.Is elevation data preserved?
Yes. GPX elevation values are stored as attribute fields in the GeoPackage.
Q.Can I export a Strava GPX to GeoPackage?
Yes. Export your activity from Strava as GPX, then upload it here for conversion to GeoPackage.