A GPX file is the route line from your activity. You can use it to create a poster, keep a backup of a race, or move a route between apps. The exact export button is different on every platform, so this guide gives you the shortest path for each one.
For a poster, choose a GPS activity that was recorded outdoors. Indoor runs, treadmill activities, pool swims, and manually entered workouts usually do not contain a usable route line. If a platform offers several formats, GPX is the simplest option for maps. FIT or TCX can also be useful, but they are more focused on training data such as heart rate, cadence, power, and device information.
Strava is usually the easiest place to download a GPX file, but the export option is available on the website, not only inside the mobile app.
If the activity has no GPS data, the downloaded GPX may be empty or unusable.
Garmin Connect can export a GPX file from an individual outdoor activity. Use the web version for the most reliable export controls.
If you only see FIT, TCX, or CSV options, choose FIT or TCX and convert it to GPX with a trusted converter.
Suunto exports are handled from the Suunto app on iOS and Android. Suunto's own support article confirms that GPX files can be exported from the app.
Official Suunto help: What type of files can I export from the Suunto app?
Apple does not provide a simple built-in GPX download button for a single workout in the Fitness app. The easiest route is to use a third-party exporter app.
Huawei Health GPX export depends on your region, phone, and app version. Many users will find that direct GPX export is limited or missing, so the most reliable method is to look for another export format first.
If direct export is not available in your region, you may need a third-party bridge app or a FIT/TCX workflow before converting to GPX.
Komoot is useful for planned routes and completed tours. For a clean poster route, export the GPX from the web version.
Some Komoot export features can depend on your purchased regions or account settings.
Ride with GPS has strong route export tools and is especially common for cycling, gravel, and bikepacking routes.
If you see several GPX options, choose the track version for a poster. Route versions can contain fewer points because they are designed for navigation prompts.
AllTrails can be helpful for hikes and trail runs, but GPX download availability may depend on the page, account type, and current AllTrails features.
If GPX is not available for that map, record the activity in another platform that gives you a GPX export.
Polar Flow can export individual training sessions from the web service. GPX is best for outdoor sessions with GPS.
If GPX is not offered, export TCX and convert it.
Wahoo activities are commonly exported through the Wahoo app or shared to route services like Komoot or Ride with GPS.