Convert TRK to GPX

What is TRK file?

The TRK (CompeGPS Land Track File) file extension is used by CompeGPS Land, a mapping and GPS software produced by CompeGPS Team. It stores data about GPS tracks, including latitude, longitude, distance and altitude information. This data allows users to create and view maps of their trails as the software can display the information geographically. TRK files are used to generate GPS route cards which can be used to share detailed information about a particular trail. [ ⏩ ] TRK file extension

What is GPX file?

The GPX file extension, also known as the GPS Exchange Format, is a type of file used to store data from Global Positioning System (GPS) devices. It is an open standard format primarily used for geospatial data, and is the most commonly accepted and preferred file type when working with data from GPS devices. GPX files can contain waypoints, tracks, and routes for transferring navigation data among different GPS devices and software programs. [ ⏩ ] GPX file extension

How to convert the file from TRK to GPX?

To successfully convert the TRK file to GPX, you should install one of the applications from the list. After installing the software, open the program and select the file you want to convert (file-name.TRK). The next step is to select the target format from the list, in this case GPX (usually converters allow you to convert to several different formats, so check out their features - maybe one of the available formats will suit you more than GPX).

What is a file conversion?

A data conversion is normally an automated process to some extent. The effect of the operation of one program is automatically the input product of another application. If that does not happen we need to help the process a little bit and convert the file on our own, e.g. TRK to GPX. To obtain a matched structure of the data, it is necessary to use an appropriate converter.

Program for converting TRK files to GPX files is a kind of a "binary code translator" compensating for the differences in the code or translating it in such a way so that another application could use it. For us, as users, the visible change will be only another file extension. (After converting the file, it will be the extension GPX, while before this step we had the TRK file). For the programs, the difference is on a much higher level – either the application will be able to open a new GPX file, or not.

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