Convert TCX (.tcx) to GPX (.gpx)
RouteConverter opens TCX files and saves them as GPX — free, offline, no upload required.
Convert online
Your file is uploaded, converted in memory and deleted immediately — its content and name are never stored or logged. For offline conversion and large files, download RouteConverter.
How to convert .tcx to .gpx
- Open the .tcx file via File → Open.
- Pick GPX in the Save as dropdown.
- Choose where to save it via File → Save as.
About TCX (.tcx)
TCX (Training Center XML) is Garmin's XML activity format, organizing a recording into laps and attaching sensor extensions. Used by Garmin Connect, TrainingPeaks and older Garmin Training Center desktop software.
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 .tcx to .gpx for free?
Yes. RouteConverter is free and open source. Opening a TCX file and saving it as GPX does not require an account, a subscription, or an internet connection.
Does the file get uploaded anywhere?
The desktop app: no — it runs on your computer and nothing is sent anywhere. The online converter on this page: yes — your file is uploaded to our server, converted in memory and deleted immediately; its content and name are never stored or logged.
Can I convert .gpx back to .tcx?
Usually yes — open the GPX file and pick TCX in the Save-as dropdown. Fields the target format cannot represent are dropped with a warning.