Convert Garmin PCX5 (.wpt) to GPX (.gpx)

RouteConverter opens Garmin PCX5 files and saves them as GPX — free, offline, no upload required.

How to convert .wpt to .gpx

1. Open the .wpt file via File → Open.
2. Pick GPX in the Save as dropdown.
3. Choose where to save it via File → Save as.

About Garmin PCX5 (.wpt)

PCX5 is the legacy waypoint-exchange format from Garmin's old PCX5 DOS utility — plain waypoints, no tracks or routes. Still emitted by some older Garmin handhelds, and readable via GPSBabel.

About GPX (.gpx)

GPX (GPS Exchange Format) is an open XML format for waypoints, tracks and routes, with optional time, elevation and extension fields. It's the universal GPS interchange format — read and written by Garmin Connect, Google Earth, OsmAnd, Strava, komoot and nearly every GPS app or device made since 2004.

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FAQ

Can RouteConverter convert .wpt to .gpx for free?

Yes. RouteConverter is free and open source. Opening a Garmin PCX5 file and saving it as GPX does not require an account, a subscription, or an internet connection.

Does the file get uploaded anywhere?

No. RouteConverter runs on your own computer (Windows, macOS or Linux) and converts the file locally — nothing is sent to a server.

Can I convert .gpx back to .wpt?

Usually yes — open the GPX file and pick Garmin PCX5 in the Save-as dropdown. Fields the target format cannot represent are dropped with a warning.