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GPX to WKT Converter

Convert GPX (.gpx) files to WKT (.wkt) right in your browser — free, instant and private. Drop a file below and download the result in seconds. Nothing is uploaded to a server, so your data never leaves your device.

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How to convert GPX to WKT

  1. 1

    Add your GPX file

    Drag and drop your .gpx file onto the box above, or click to browse — you can also paste the raw text directly.

  2. 2

    Convert in your browser

    GeoMaps reads the GPX and rewrites it as WKT locally, on your device. The conversion is instant and your file is never sent anywhere.

  3. 3

    Download your WKT

    Click download to save the converted .wkt file, or copy the output text. That's it — no account, no watermark, no limits.

GPX (GPS Exchange Format) is the open XML standard for GPS data, supported by virtually every handheld GPS unit, fitness watch and outdoor app (Garmin, Strava, Komoot, AllTrails). It stores waypoints, routes and recorded tracks with timestamps and elevation. If your data comes off a GPS device or needs to load onto one, GPX is the format you want.

Need the other direction instead? WKT is well-Known Text — the geometry syntax used by spatial databases. WKT (Well-Known Text) is the OGC standard text representation of geometry — POINT, LINESTRING, POLYGON and their multi- variants — used throughout spatial databases like PostGIS, MySQL and SQL Server, and in SQL queries. It describes geometry only, one shape per line, which makes it perfect for pasting features into a database or pulling geometry out of one.

WKT encodes geometry only — feature attributes/properties are not part of the format and are dropped on conversion to WKT.

What is GPX?

.gpx

GPX (GPS Exchange Format) is the open XML standard for GPS data, supported by virtually every handheld GPS unit, fitness watch and outdoor app (Garmin, Strava, Komoot, AllTrails). It stores waypoints, routes and recorded tracks with timestamps and elevation. If your data comes off a GPS device or needs to load onto one, GPX is the format you want.

What is WKT?

.wkt

WKT (Well-Known Text) is the OGC standard text representation of geometry — POINT, LINESTRING, POLYGON and their multi- variants — used throughout spatial databases like PostGIS, MySQL and SQL Server, and in SQL queries. It describes geometry only, one shape per line, which makes it perfect for pasting features into a database or pulling geometry out of one.

GPX to WKT — FAQ

How do I convert GPX to WKT?
Upload your .gpx file using the converter above (drag & drop or click to browse). GeoMaps converts it to WKT instantly in your browser and gives you a .wkt file to download. No software to install and no signup required.
Is the GPX to WKT converter free?
Yes — it's completely free with no usage limits, watermarks or account needed. We offer it as a free tool from GeoMaps, the platform for turning your data into interactive maps.
Is my data private? Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your web browser using JavaScript — your file is never uploaded to any server. Because nothing leaves your device, it's safe for sensitive or confidential data and works even offline once the page has loaded.
Can I convert WKT back to GPX?
Yes. Use our WKT to GPX converter for the reverse conversion — every format on GeoMaps converts both ways.
Anything to know about WKT output?
WKT encodes geometry only — feature attributes/properties are not part of the format and are dropped on conversion to WKT.
How large a file can I convert?
Because conversion happens in your browser, the limit is your device's memory rather than a server quota — files up to tens of megabytes convert comfortably on a typical laptop. Very large datasets may be slower depending on your machine.

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