routeconverter ☆

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Description:
GPS tool to display, edit, enrich and convert routes, tracks and waypoints

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 3.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: gps gpx conversion navigation maps

Install: brew install --cask routeconverter

About:
RouteConverter is a Java-based application designed to handle various GPS data formats, allowing users to visualize routes, tracks, and waypoints on a map. It provides robust editing capabilities and converts between numerous file types like GPX, KML, and NMEA. This tool simplifies the process of preparing GPS data for different devices and applications.

Key Features:

Supports over 100 GPS file formats including GPX, KML, and NMEA
Visual editing of tracks and routes on an integrated map view
Batch processing for converting multiple files simultaneously
Enrichment of data with elevation profiles and address lookups

Use Cases:

Converting hiking tracks recorded by a Garmin device to Google Maps format
Cleaning up and optimizing GPX files recorded by fitness apps
Planning a road trip by manually editing waypoints and routes

Alternatives:

GpsPrune – Open-source alternative focused on editing and pruning track data, often with better Linux support.
QGIS – A full-fledged GIS suite that can handle GPS data but is significantly more complex and resource-heavy.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jul 27, 2024 9:38pm	3.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	e73d401a