Split a Forerunner/Edge file (or a GPX file)

This form takes a workout history file from a Garmin Forerunner GPS receiver (.hst or .tcx, exported from the "Logbook" or "Training Center" software) -- or a standard GPX file -- and splits it into individual tracks, then packs them all into a single ZIP file for you to download. It will also convert accented letters and other special characters into valid XML codes, which compensates for a bug in some versions of Garmin's software.

NOTE: With each revision of the Training Centre software, Garmin seems to enjoy making minor changes to the XML file format that it outputs. Please let me know if files from a newer device are not working properly! (As of 1/25/07, I think I have the latest "Activities" files working, but I wouldn't be surprised if there are still some bugs in the .tcx support.)


Upload your XML/GPX file here:    

NOTE: If you compress your file into .gz or .zip format, it will go much faster, and you will be less likely to run into the upload size limit.

Save runs which don't contain any trackpoints?


If you want to be able to split Logbook/TC files on your computer -- instead of having to upload them here -- you can download the command-line perl script (plain text or in a .zip file) that's behind this form. Of course, you need to have a perl interpreter installed on your machine.

After you've split up your file, upload your runs into the special Forerunner-optimized map form or use the on-line converter to create standard GPX files.


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