GPX Files

GPX export

Routes, areas, and plans in Karttahimmeli can be exported in GPX format for sharing or archiving.

Exporting a single item

Tail length affects GPX

When exporting a route, GPX includes only coordinates visible with the current tail setting. If you want the full route, first set the tail long enough and make sure the whole route is visible before export.

Open desired map item (route, area, or plan) by clicking it on map. In item details there is download GPX button.

On phone, GPX can be sent directly using WhatsApp, email, or another app.

GPX import

GPX files can be imported into Karttahimmeli in two ways. The same import also accepts KML files and IGC flight recorder files (e.g. glider and paraglider flight logs).

In browser

1. Select any drawing tool (area, route, or plan — any is fine)
2. Press up arrow button
3. Select file to import
4. Select how file is stored (as route, area, or plan)

On desktop, the file can also be imported by dragging and dropping it directly onto the browser window — Karttahimmeli automatically detects a dropped GPX, KML, or IGC file.

On phone

Open the file from your device file manager or receive it from a messaging app. Device asks which app should open file. Choose Karttahimmeli.

Android: default app

If another app has been set as default for GPX files, Karttahimmeli may not appear in choices. Clear defaults in phone settings (Apps → selected app → Default settings → Clear defaults).

Moving a route between operations

GPX can also be used to move a route from one operation to another:

1. Export route as GPX
2. Switch operation
3. Import GPX into new operation