How to convert waypoints from google map to FIT
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intmail01
Nov 11, 2024, 2:14:47 PM11/11/24
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Hi,
I exported a .kml file from google map that contain several waypoints.
I want to know how to convert just the waypoints inside .kml to a garmin fit file.
Thanks
ZajtiM
Nov 12, 2024, 4:45:54 PM11/12/24
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Here are answers from three AI chatbots. I used Perplexity AI for all three, which adds sources next to answer. And this eliminates most "hallucinations", which was problem with first chatbots.
Answer from Grok-2:
There is no direct method to convert KML waypoints to a Garmin FIT file. Instead, you can follow a process:
Convert KML to GPX: Upload your KML file to MyGeodata Cloud to convert it into GPX format4
.
Convert GPX to FIT: Use a tool like Gotoes.org to convert the GPX file into FIT format8
.
By following these steps, you can achieve the conversion from KML to Garmin FIT file format.
Answer from GPT-4 omni:
To convert the waypoints from a .kml file to a Garmin .fit file, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Convert KML to GPX
Garmin devices typically do not support .kml files directly, but they do support .gpx and .fit files. The first step is to convert the .kml file to .gpx, which is a more widely supported format for GPS data.
Option 1: Use an Online Converter
You can use an online tool like MyGeodata Cloud to convert your .kml file to .gpx. Simply upload your .kml file and download the converted .gpx file4
.
Option 2: Use Garmin BaseCamp
You can also use Garmin BaseCamp software:
Download and install Garmin BaseCamp.
Import your .kml file into BaseCamp.
Export the waypoints as a .gpx file1
.
Step 2: Convert GPX to FIT
Once you have the waypoints in a .gpx format, you can convert it to a .fit file.
Option 1: Use an Online Converter
Websites like Gotoes allow you to upload your .gpx file and convert it into a .fit file8
.
Option 2: Use Garmin Connect or Other Tools
You may also be able to import the .gpx file into Garmin Connect or other GPS software that supports exporting routes or waypoints as .fit files7
.
Step 3: Upload FIT File to Garmin Device
Once you have the .fit file, you can upload it to your Garmin device via Garmin Connect or by manually copying it to the device's storage. By following these steps, you should be able to successfully convert waypoints from a .kml file into a Garmin-compatible .fit format.
And asnwer from Claude 3.5 Sonnet:
To convert waypoints from a .KML file to a Garmin-compatible format, you'll need to follow a two-step process since direct KML to FIT conversion isn't commonly available.
Conversion Process
Step 1: KML to GPX Conversion
First, convert your KML file to GPX format using one of these options:
Use MyGeodata Cloud's online converter4
Use AllTrails Route Converter2
Step 2: GPX to Device
After obtaining the GPX file:
Import the GPX file into Garmin BaseCamp
Connect your Garmin device
Transfer the waypoints to your device1
5
Alternative Method
If you prefer a direct approach, you can use Gaia GPS which supports importing KML files containing waypoints directly into their system7
. However, this might require a subscription to their service. Important Note: When dealing with waypoints specifically (rather than routes or tracks), make sure to verify that the conversion maintains the waypoint data, as some converters are optimized for route conversion6
.
Answer from Grok-2:
There is no direct method to convert KML waypoints to a Garmin FIT file. Instead, you can follow a process:
Convert KML to GPX: Upload your KML file to MyGeodata Cloud to convert it into GPX format4
.
Convert GPX to FIT: Use a tool like Gotoes.org to convert the GPX file into FIT format8
.
By following these steps, you can achieve the conversion from KML to Garmin FIT file format.
Answer from GPT-4 omni:
To convert the waypoints from a .kml file to a Garmin .fit file, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Convert KML to GPX
Garmin devices typically do not support .kml files directly, but they do support .gpx and .fit files. The first step is to convert the .kml file to .gpx, which is a more widely supported format for GPS data.
Option 1: Use an Online Converter
You can use an online tool like MyGeodata Cloud to convert your .kml file to .gpx. Simply upload your .kml file and download the converted .gpx file4
.
Option 2: Use Garmin BaseCamp
You can also use Garmin BaseCamp software:
Download and install Garmin BaseCamp.
Import your .kml file into BaseCamp.
Export the waypoints as a .gpx file1
.
Step 2: Convert GPX to FIT
Once you have the waypoints in a .gpx format, you can convert it to a .fit file.
Option 1: Use an Online Converter
Websites like Gotoes allow you to upload your .gpx file and convert it into a .fit file8
.
Option 2: Use Garmin Connect or Other Tools
You may also be able to import the .gpx file into Garmin Connect or other GPS software that supports exporting routes or waypoints as .fit files7
.
Step 3: Upload FIT File to Garmin Device
Once you have the .fit file, you can upload it to your Garmin device via Garmin Connect or by manually copying it to the device's storage. By following these steps, you should be able to successfully convert waypoints from a .kml file into a Garmin-compatible .fit format.
And asnwer from Claude 3.5 Sonnet:
To convert waypoints from a .KML file to a Garmin-compatible format, you'll need to follow a two-step process since direct KML to FIT conversion isn't commonly available.
Conversion Process
Step 1: KML to GPX Conversion
First, convert your KML file to GPX format using one of these options:
Use MyGeodata Cloud's online converter4
Use AllTrails Route Converter2
Step 2: GPX to Device
After obtaining the GPX file:
Import the GPX file into Garmin BaseCamp
Connect your Garmin device
Transfer the waypoints to your device1
5
Alternative Method
If you prefer a direct approach, you can use Gaia GPS which supports importing KML files containing waypoints directly into their system7
. However, this might require a subscription to their service. Important Note: When dealing with waypoints specifically (rather than routes or tracks), make sure to verify that the conversion maintains the waypoint data, as some converters are optimized for route conversion6
.
Alain JOSSART
Nov 13, 2024, 8:32:36 AM11/13/24
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Hi,
GPSBabel (Windows) can convert KML
waypoints files to FIT format
Microsoft Copilot
Q : how to convert a KML waypoints file
to Garmin FIT format in Windows
A:
To convert a KML waypoints file to
Garmin FIT format, you can use GPSBabel or AllTrails Route
Converter. Here’s how to do it with both methods:
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intmail01
Nov 13, 2024, 9:30:15 AM11/13/24
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Hi,
What are parameters to do it with the gpsbanel command line ?
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Alain JOSSART
Nov 14, 2024, 6:21:34 AM11/14/24
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Back to HI. Documentation and
instructions on www.gpsbabel.org
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GPSBabel:
convert, manipulate, and transfer data from GPS programs or GPS
receivers.
Open
Source and supported on MacOS, Windows, Linux, and more.
Pointy clicky GUI or a command line
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