Open a GPX file in OsmAnd
OsmAnd opens GPX directly on both Android and iOS, and can navigate it offline — a strong choice when you have no signal.
AcceptsGPX, KML, KMZ
Free tierOsmAnd is free with a limited number of map downloads; offline navigation is a core free feature.
Steps
- Save the GPX to your device. Download the .gpx to your phone.
- Import it into OsmAnd. Open OsmAnd → Menu → My Places → Tracks and use the import control, or use the system “Open with → OsmAnd”.
- Show the track. The track displays on the map; tap it to see details.
- Navigate it. Tap the track → Directions / Navigate to follow it, working offline once the region’s map is downloaded.
Quirks & limits
- OsmAnd is free with a capped number of offline map downloads; the core offline navigation is free.
- For offline use, download the region’s map before you head out.
See the route before you upload it
Not sure the file is the right one? Drop it into the viewer first — you'll see the full track on a map with distance, elevation and speed. Nothing is uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
Does OsmAnd open GPX files?
Yes. OsmAnd imports GPX directly on Android and iOS and can navigate it offline once you’ve downloaded the region’s map.
Can OsmAnd follow a GPX route without signal?
Yes. Download the region’s offline map first, then OsmAnd can navigate the imported GPX with no data connection.