.KMZ to .GPX

[Brentbba]

How does one convert a KMZ file created in Google Earth to a GPX file compatible with Garmin Mapsource. Google Earth help suggested a free download program called GPSBabel and there was not a KMZ option in the darned program so I could convert a route to a GPX. I tried using KML, but the program came back with a Code 1 error. Quick search found no help on that.

I've created the same route and waypoints in Mapsource directly, but I wanted to compare the two and see which one was better for following the route.

 

[sl33p3]

you can save as kml out of google earth instead of kmz (kmz embeds pictures and compresses iirc)... does that work in gps babel? i have used gpsbabel to go the other-way many times with success...

 

[george_tlc]

I use oziexplorer - I can read many formats in and write many formats out.

I'm sure there must be converters on the web - just a matter of finding one that's free and not full of adware junk.

Try and see if it online program does the trick: GPS Visualizer

cheers,
george.

 

[retrofive]

Several free ones out there like: KML/KMZ to GPX Converter Freeware

Or you could do the reverse, Google Earth can open GPX, GDB, etc.....

 

[Brentbba]

I use oziexplorer - I can read many formats in and write many formats out.

I'm sure there must be converters on the web - just a matter of finding one that's free and not full of adware junk.

Try and see if it online program does the trick: GPS Visualizer

cheers,
george.

After posting this thread, I did exactly what each of you suggested, but couldn't find one I didn't have to download. I'm so wary of all those!

George - this one was perfect! Thank you!!!

 

[RRmatt]

This Works Great

George,
Thank you that website is perfect! I had the same inquiry and that works much better than the downloads I used.

I appreciate the great advice on .KMZ to .GPX conversion.

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I use oziexplorer - I can read many formats in and write many formats out.

I'm sure there must be converters on the web - just a matter of finding one that's free and not full of adware junk.

Try and see if it online program does the trick: GPS Visualizer

cheers,
george.