How to Convert KML to GPX

KML files are used by software such as Google Earth or Maps to mark geographical points on a 2D or 3D map. GPX is used by handheld GPS devices to mark points on the Earth. To export a route or a collection of POIs, or points of interest, from Google Earth to a handheld GPS device, you need to convert the KML files to GPX. You can convert these files using free Web-based utilities.

POIEditor

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  Navigate to the POIEditor Web site. Click the "KML to GPX" conversion option.

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  Click the "Choose File" button and select your KML file from the hard drive.

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  Click "Convert to GPX" to upload your KML file to the server to convert it to GPX.

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  Click the provided download link and save your new GPX file to the hard drive.

GPS Visualizer

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  Navigate to the GPS Visualizer Web site. Click the "GPS Babel" link to open the converter.

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  Select your Input file format as KML and your Output file format as GPX from the drop-down boxes.

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  Click the "Choose File" button and select your KML file from the hard drive.

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  Click "Convert the file" to upload your KML file to the server to convert it to GPX.

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  Click the provided download link and save your new GPX file to the hard drive.

GPSies

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  Navigate to the GPSies Web site. Click the "Convert" link to open the converter.

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  Click the "Choose File" button and select your KML file from the hard drive. Select "GPX Track" or "GPX Route" from the drop-down box.

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  Click "Convert" to upload your KML file to the server to convert it to GPX.

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  Click the provided download link and save your new GPX file to the hard drive.