This article will show you how to export data as a GPX or KML file from the iOS app. You can export the following data from the app as a GPX or KML file: Tracks, Routes, Waypoints, Areas, and Folders.
Note: To export Photos, see Export Photos from the iOS app.
To export all Tracks, Routes, or Waypoints, see Export All Tracks, Routes, or Waypoints below.
To export multiple items, first file them all into a folder with these steps: Managing Folders in iOS
Export Data
1. Tap the Saved tab and locate the item you'd like to export.
2. Tap "Share", then tap "Export File":
3. Choose your preferred file type:
4. Choose your preferred export method:
Export All Tracks, Routes, Areas, or Waypoints
You can also choose to export all tracks, routes, areas, or waypoints simultaneously. Do this by filtering your Saved list to one of these data types, tapping the More icon, and selecting "Export [data]". In this example, "Export Waypoints":
Airdrop
Follow the instructions in the Turn on AirDrop portion of this Apple support document for both the sending and receiving devices.
Once both iOS devices have AirDrop enabled:
- On the sending device:
- Follow the steps above to choose and export the data you want to share. Tap AirDrop in Step 4.
- Select your recipient from the AirDrop field. If their device doesn't show in the list, verify you have AirDrop enabled on both devices and try again:
- On the receiving device:
- If multiple apps can open the file, you will be prompted to select a program for the drop.
- After selecting Gaia GPS, you will be prompted to Accept:
- After accepting, a popup will indicate the import succeeded.
Every time you import a file into Gaia GPS, a new folder is automatically created. The default name for this folder is the same name as the file. Follow the instructions here to rename the folder.