Convert Garmin .fit files to .gpx
Features:
- Support bulk-conversion (one or more files)
- Preserve location (latitude, longitude), time and altitude
- Preserve heart rate and cadence extensions
- Name GPX file to follow Garmin's original naming of
<time>-<location>-<activity_type>.gpx
Get the source:
git clone https://github.com/agorf/fit2gpx.git
cd fit2gpx
Install it in your machine:
python -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate
pip install .
Note: Requires Python ≥ 3.8. Dependencies (installed automatically): fitdecode, geopy.
You can also use Docker:
docker build -t fit2gpx .
See Usage section on how to run it with Docker.
Convert a single file in the current directory:
fit2gpx 19608508047_ACTIVITY.fit
Example output:
19608508047_ACTIVITY.fit -> 2025-07-02T04:39:39+00:00-argithea-mountaineering.gpx
Note: Each .gpx file is written under the same directory as its corresponding .fit file.
With Docker:
docker run --rm -v .:/work fit2gpx 19608508047_ACTIVITY.fit
Convert all files in the current directory:
fit2gpx *.fit
With Docker:
docker run --rm -v .:/work fit2gpx *.fit