Convert GPX (.gpx) to TomTom POI (.ov2)

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

How to convert .gpx to .ov2

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

What carries over from GPX to TomTom POI

• TomTom POI holds one list per file: RouteConverter saves the route, track or waypoint list currently selected.
• In TomTom POI, routes and tracks become waypoints.

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.

About TomTom POI (.ov2)

OV2 is TomTom's binary point-of-interest overlay format — a flat list of named coordinates, not a route or track. Loaded onto TomTom navigation devices as a custom POI set.

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Related conversions

• TomTom POI to GPX
• CoPilot to GPX
• CSV to GPX

FAQ

Can RouteConverter convert .gpx to .ov2 for free?

Yes. RouteConverter is free and open source. Opening a GPX file and saving it as TomTom POI 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 .ov2 back to .gpx?

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