Whether you are using another tool for planning your trips or if you have past favorite routes in a GPX file format you can choose to import them into Detecht. Once imported, you will be able to edit the route just as if it was created within Detecht, navigate it instantly, or share it with other motorcyclists.

To import or export gpx files, you need to be a Premium Member.

Supported GPX Sources

You can import GPX files from a wide range of popular tools and services, including:

Garmin Desktop App
MyRouteApp
Mapstogpx.com
Kurviger
Calimoto
TomTom MyDrive
Stegra.io
REVER
RouteYou
ChatGPT
MapSource 6.16.3
GPX.studio

GPX files from other sources may also work, and we’re continuously improving compatibility, so this list will grow with time.

How to Import a GPX File

You can import a GPX file either from within the app or directly from your device.

From your device

1. Tap to open a GPX file from anywhere on your phone, such as files app, mail or browser etc.

2. Select Detecht in the list of options that appears.

3. Detecht opens and imports the file.

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In-App

1. From the routes tab, tap the import GPX button in the top right corner.

2. Your file browser opens.

3. Find and select a GPX file on your device.

4. The file is imported and opened in the app.

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After import

1. If the file is a track, the Track Options bottom sheet opens.

2. Choose either Follow Track Line (shown as a static line on the map that you can follow, but not edit or navigate with turn-by-turn directions) or Convert to Route (transforms the track into a routable path, allowing you to edit, save, and use turn-by-turn navigation).

3. If the file is a route, it is automatically converted and displayed on the map.

4. Once opened as a route, you can edit the route, save it to your planned routes, or start navigation.

How to export a route as GPX

You can export any saved route you can find in Detecht. Both your own and other motorcyclists’ favorite routes.

1. Open any saved route that you want to export as GPX. If you haven't saved the route yet, do so first.

2. Tap Share in the bottom of the route view.

3. Select Export GPX.

4. Choose where you want to send or save the GPX file.

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