Using GPSBabel

RouteConverter reads and writes the large majority of its formats on its own — it does not need GPSBabel for them. GPSBabel is only used for a handful of binary and rarely-used formats, such as Garmin MapSource, Garmin PCX5, Garmin POI, OziExplorer, Magellan MapSend and a few others.

How RouteConverter finds GPSBabel

RouteConverter looks for GPSBabel in this order:

1. the path you set in the options dialog,
2. the usual install locations for your operating system,
3. the GPSBabel binary bundled with RouteConverter.

Using your own GPSBabel

If the bundled GPSBabel does not work for you — for example on Linux, where installing your distribution's package is the better choice — install a build that fits your system and set its path under Extras → Options → GPSBabel.