GPXKit

GPX to KML Converter

Convert GPX tracks, routes and waypoints to KML for Google Earth and Google My Maps. Free, instant, and your file never leaves your browser.

Drop your GPX file here

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How to convert GPX to KML

  1. Drop your GPX file into the box above, or click to choose it from your device.
  2. The conversion runs instantly inside your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
  3. Click “Download KML” to save the converted file.

About the formats

GPX .gpx
GPX (GPS Exchange Format) is the open XML standard for GPS data. It stores waypoints, routes and tracks with elevation and timestamps, and is what Garmin, Strava, Komoot, Wahoo and most outdoor apps import and export.
KML .kml
KML (Keyhole Markup Language) is the XML format of Google Earth and Google My Maps. It describes placemarks, paths and polygons, and can carry timestamped tracks through the gx:Track extension.

Frequently asked questions

What is kept when converting GPX to KML?

Waypoints, routes and tracks with their names, descriptions, elevation and timestamps. Tracks with timestamps are written as gx:Track, so Google Earth can play them back on its time slider. Multi-segment tracks stay multi-segment.

What is lost?

Sensor data stored in GPX extensions, such as heart rate, cadence and temperature, has no equivalent in KML and is not carried over. A track segment containing a single point is skipped because it cannot form a line.

How do I open the KML file in Google Earth?

In Google Earth on the web choose File → Import KML file; in Google Earth Pro use File → Open. In Google My Maps, add a layer and click Import.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser, and the page is not allowed to send your file anywhere. You can verify this in the Network tab of your browser’s developer tools: no request carries your file.

Is there a file size limit?

Files up to 200 MB are accepted. Because everything happens on your device, very large files are limited by your browser’s memory rather than by an upload quota.