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Importing and Exporting Markups (Waypoints, Routes,Lines, Shapes, and Tracks)

Markups are Waypoints, Routes, Lines, Shapes, and Tracks saved to your onX Offroad account. You can use the Import and Export features in the onX Offroad Web Map to transfer this content to and from other mapping programs.

You can Export Markups with any level of Membership, but a Premium or Elite Membership is required to Import Markups.

*NOTE: You can currently only export Routes using Web Map.

Table of Contents:

  • Importing Markups (Waypoints, Routes, Lines Shapes, and Tracks) into the onX Offroad App
  • Exporting Markups (Waypoints, Routes, Lines, Shapes, and Tracks) from the onX Offroad App
  • Importing Markups (Waypoints, Routes, Lines, Shapes, and Tracks) into the onX Offroad Web Map.
  • Exporting Markups (Waypoints, Routes, Lines, Shapes, and Tracks) from onX Offroad Web Map.

You can import up to 3000 individual markups.

Importing Markups (Waypoints, Routes, Lines Shapes, and Tracks) into the onX Offroad App

KML imports are not supported in the onX Offroad App, but you can import KML files using the onX Offroad Web Map.

Tap the My Content Button at the bottom of the screen.

My Content Button Mobile Nav and Controls Offroad.png

Tap the "Import" button at the top of the My Content Menu.

Import My Content Menu Offroad App.png

Select the GPX file you want to Import. You can Import one file at a time.

Exporting Markups (Waypoints, Routes, Lines, Shapes, and Tracks) from the onX Offroad App

*NOTE: The onX Offroad App exports Markups in GPX Files. If you need to export your Markups as a KML file, please use the onX Offroad Web Map.

Exporting Markups is a great way to share a large number of Markups at once with a friend, and can also be used to back up your data. Before backing up your Markups, there are a few things to be aware of:

  • Tracks exported as KML files will be converted into Lines. We recommend you Export Tracks as GPX files.
  • Lines and Areas exported as GPX files will be converted into Tracks. We recommend you export Lines and Areas as KML files. Exporting KML files is not available in the onX Offroad App, so if you need to export Lines and Areas, please use the onX Offroad Web Map on your computer.

Tap the My Content button at the bottom of the screen.

My Content Button Mobile Nav and Controls Offroad.png

Tap the Select button at the top of the menu.

Select My Content Menu Offroad App.png

Select the Markups you want to Export, then swipe left on the bottom row of buttons and tap "Export."

Swipe Left to Export Select Content Offroad Hunt App.png

You can also Export all content in a Folder at once. Tap the Folder you want to export in the My Content Menu.

Folders My Content Menu Offroad App.png

Swipe left on the bottom row of buttons and tap "Export."

Swipe Left to Export Folder Card Offroad App.png

*NOTE: Tracks exported as KML files will become lines when you import them. Likewise, Lines and Areas exported as GPX files will become Tracks when you import them.

Importing Markups (Waypoints, Routes, Lines Shapes, and Tracks) into onX Offroad

You can upload GPX and KML files under 4MB into your onX Offroad account using the Import feature in Web Map on your desktop or laptop computer.

Click the My Content Button on the left side of the screen.

My Content Button Web Nav and Controls Offroad.png

Click "Import" at the top of the My Content Menu.

Import My Content Menu Offroad Web.png

Click "Select from computer" and use your computer's file explorer to select a KML or GPX file.

Select from computer Import Files Offroad Web.png

To create a new Folder for your imported Markups, click the checkbox next to "Import map data to a new folder." When you're ready, click "Import."

Import Import Files Offroad Web.png

The uploaded file is listed in the My Content Menu along with all of your other Markups. If your Markups do not show up after importing, refresh your web browser.

Exporting Markups (Waypoints, Routes, Lines, Shapes, and Tracks) from the onX Offroad Web Map

Exporting Markups is a great way to share a large number of Markups at once with a Offroading buddy, and can also be used to back up your data. Before backing up your Markups, there are a few things to be aware of:

  • When exporting using Web Map, only the location and name of the Markup will be saved. onX customizations like icons and colors are not saved.
  • Tracks exported as KML files will be converted into Lines. We recommend you Export Tracks as GPX files.
  • Lines and Areas exported as GPX files will be converted into Tracks. We recommend you export Lines and Areas as KML files.

Click the My Content Button on the left side of the screen.

My Content Button Web Nav and Controls Offroad.png

Click "Select" at the top of the My Content Menu.

Select Markups My Content Menu Offroad Web.png

Click the checkboxes next to the Markups or Folders you want to export. To export all content, click "Select All." When you're done selecting Markups, click "Export" at the bottom of the menu.

Export Select Content Menu Offroad Web.png

Choose either KML or GPX format, then click "Save."

*NOTE: Tracks exported as KML files will become lines when you import them. Likewise, Lines and Areas exported as GPX files will become Tracks when you import them.

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