Convert TRK to GPX
| File Extension | TRK |
| Full Name | Garmin GPS PCX5 Track Format |
TRK is a document format used by application Land developed by CompeGPS Team. TRK files contain series of locations or destinations overlaid on a map. Data stored in TRK file cane be exported to TwoNav devices.
| File Extension | GPX |
| Full Name | Guitar Pro 6 Format |
The .gpx extension files are the GPS exchange files which are used for exchange of GPS data for the software applications. The file stores the geographical data in a variety of different formats and includes features like routes, waypoints and tracks.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "TRK") to another (referred to as "GPX"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, TRK file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format TRK to format GPX becomes essential.
So, how can we perform TRK to GPX file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format TRK and transforming it into format GPX. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of TRK to GPX converters.
Conversion from TRK to GPX
TRK to GPX
How to convert the TRK file to GPX?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of TRK to GPX. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the TRK file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file TRK, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the TRK file to the application
- Select the output format of the GPX file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file GPX on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted GPX file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the TRK format:
Other conversions
to the GPX format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.