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Convert MapInfo TAB to GPX online

Turn MapInfo tables into a GPX file for GPS devices and navigation apps. Free, private and processed right in your browser.

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How it works

How it works

How to convert MapInfo TAB to GPX

Three steps, no software to install. Works on Windows, macOS, Linux and mobile.

01

Upload your MapInfo TAB file

Drop a .zip with .tab, .dat, .map and .id files into the converter, or click to browse. Files up to 100 MB are supported.

02

Convert in your browser

Click Convert to GPX. The file is processed locally, so your data is never uploaded to a server.

03

Download your GPX file

The GPX file downloads straight to your device. Need another format? Pick a converter below.

Beyond conversion

Beyond conversion

A file is a start. A map tells the story.

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Know your formats

Know your formats

MapInfo TAB vs GPX: what changes when you convert

MapInfo TAB is built for working in MapInfo Pro. GPX is built for exchanging GPS data between devices and apps.

MapInfo TAB

What is a MapInfo TAB file?

MapInfo TAB is the native format of MapInfo Pro. A table is a set of files — .tab (structure), .dat (attributes), .map (geometry) and .id (index) — that must travel together.

It remains common in telecom, insurance, retail and public-sector teams that have worked with MapInfo for years.

GPX

What is a GPX file?

GPX (GPS Exchange Format) is an open, XML-based format for GPS data. A single file can hold waypoints, routes and tracks, with coordinates in WGS84 latitude and longitude.

Almost every GPS device, sports watch and outdoor app exports GPX, which makes it the default format for sharing recorded trips. Because it is plain XML, large track logs get bulky and slow to search.

MapInfo TAB

MapInfo TAB

GPX

GPX

Structure

Structure

Set of files (.tab, .dat, .map, .id)

Set of files (.tab, .dat, .map, .id)

XML text file

XML text file

Best for

Best for

Working in MapInfo Pro

Working in MapInfo Pro

Exchanging GPS data between devices and apps

Exchanging GPS data between devices and apps

Geometry

Geometry

Points, lines and regions (polygons)

Points, lines and regions (polygons)

Waypoints (points), routes and tracks (lines)

Waypoints (points), routes and tracks (lines)

Attributes

Attributes

Typed columns

Typed columns

Fixed fields: name, elevation, time, description

Fixed fields: name, elevation, time, description

Coordinate system

Coordinate system

Any, stored in the .tab file

Any, stored in the .tab file

WGS84 only

WGS84 only

Opens in

Opens in

MapInfo Pro, QGIS, GDAL, Global Mapper

MapInfo Pro, QGIS, GDAL, Global Mapper

Garmin, Strava, Komoot, OsmAnd, Google Earth, QGIS

Garmin, Strava, Komoot, OsmAnd, Google Earth, QGIS

What to know before converting MapInfo TAB to GPX

Your MapInfo TAB file

Upload all MapInfo files together (.tab, .dat, .map, .id) in one .zip, or the geometry can't be read.

The GPX output

GPX holds only points and lines — polygons can't be stored — and only standard fields such as name and description are guaranteed to survive.

Privacy

Your file never leaves your device: conversion runs in your browser, for files up to 100 MB.

Use cases

Use cases

Why convert MapInfo TAB to GPX

Load onto a GPS device

Load onto a GPS device

Send MapInfo TAB data to Garmin devices and sports watches for navigation in the field.

Navigate in outdoor apps

Navigate in outdoor apps

Open the routes and points in Komoot, OsmAnd, Gaia GPS and similar apps.

Plan field visits

Plan field visits

Turn MapInfo TAB site locations into waypoints so field teams can navigate to each one.

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Start making and sharing maps and dashboards now

Upload your data — GISCARTA turns it into interactive maps and dashboards in minutes.

No credit card. No GIS degree.