Google Maps to GPX converters compared
Looking for the right way to turn a Google Maps route into a file your device can follow? Several free tools do it. Here is an honest comparison so you can pick the one that fits — and where SendaOne is the only option.
Try SendaOne →What to look for
- Mirror vs recalculate. Some tools keep the exact route Google built; route builders (Strava, Komoot, RideWithGPS) re-plan it with their own engine and give a different line. If Google's city and bike-lane routing is what you want, pick a tool that mirrors the link.
- The formats your device needs. Most converters stop at GPX and KML. Garmin/Wahoo prefer FIT or TCX; DJI drones need Litchi or WPML; marine chartplotters need NMEA or a navigable route; paragliders and gliders need IGC or CUP.
- Free, no account, private. Check whether it asks for an account, an email, or charges after the first conversion.
How SendaOne compares
| Capability | SendaOne | Typical Maps→GPX tool |
|---|---|---|
| Mirrors Google's exact route (no recalculation) | Yes | Varies |
| GPX / KML / KMZ / GeoJSON / CSV | Yes | Usually GPX, sometimes KML |
| FIT & TCX (Garmin / Wahoo) | Yes | Rare |
| Litchi & WPML (DJI drones) | Yes — only SendaOne | No |
| NMEA & navigable marine route | Yes — only SendaOne | No |
| IGC & CUP (paragliding / gliding) | Yes — only SendaOne | No |
| FPL (aviation) | Yes — only SendaOne | No |
| Free, no account, no email | Yes | Varies |
| Files signed (Ed25519, verifiable offline) | Yes | No |
| Interface languages | 10 | Usually 1 |
When another tool is the better choice
If you want to plan a new off-road or trail route from scratch, a route builder like Komoot, Gaia GPS or RideWithGPS may route better off the road network than Google. SendaOne is for the other case: you already have the route in Google Maps and want that exact route on your device.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Google Maps to GPX converter?
It depends on your device. Most free converters (mapstogpx, gpx.studio, gpx2maps, gmapstogpx, onlinemapstogpx) handle GPX/KML well. SendaOne is the best fit when you also need FIT, Litchi/WPML, NMEA or IGC/CUP, or want the exact Google route mirrored with no account.
How is SendaOne different from mapstogpx and gpx.studio?
Those focus on GPX (gpx.studio is mainly a GPX editor). SendaOne mirrors the Google Maps route and exports 14 formats from one link, including the niche ones no other converter offers from a Maps link: drone, marine, paragliding/gliding and aviation. Free, no account, signed files.
Is SendaOne free?
Yes. No account, no email, no install. The URL is processed in memory and discarded; the IP is used only for rate limiting.
Does it keep the exact route I drew in Google Maps?
Yes — SendaOne mirrors the route encoded in the link (origin, ordered stops, travel mode) instead of recalculating it. To pin a specific alternative, add an intermediate stop in Google Maps before sharing.