Garmin Explorer stuck when uploading large .gpx file

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Re: Garmin Explorer stuck when uploading large .gpx file

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FrankB wrote: Fri Apr 11, 2025 10:38 am Glad for you.
Just curious. How did you manage?
Since Explorer didn’t work for uploading the file, I used Garmin Drive to send it to my navigation device.
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Re: Garmin Explorer stuck when uploading large .gpx file

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I'm using https://gpx.studio to create routes, and it works great overall. However, the GPX file it generates is about 7MB in size. I can't upload it to Google Maps, and my Garmin Zumo device also refuses to accept it – it's simply too big with too many points.

Does anyone know how I can reduce the file size while keeping the route intact and making it compatible with my Zumo?

GPX https://www.upload.ee/download/17986689 ... 9/Trip.gpx
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Re: Garmin Explorer stuck when uploading large .gpx file

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The TRACK in the .gpx contains over 18000 track points. Tracks for the XT cannot exceed 15000 track points.


I've never used gpx.studio, but I would look for a setting to restrict the number of points.

Or simply split the track into two shorter tracks. It looks like it is too long to comfortably complete in one day.

EDIT: gpx.studio has a tool to reduce track points called Minify
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