RouteConverter

RouteConverter is a desktop application that processes GPS data. The program modifies, visualizes, and transforms routes, tracks, and waypoints between navigation formats. It supports operation on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux systems without an installation process. The tool automatically identifies the format of GPS files and provides advanced editing functions.

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• Format Conversion. Transformation of positioning data between more than 75 navigation formats. Includes compatibility with GPX, KML, TCX, Garmin MapSource, and TomTom Rider formats. The conversion maintains the original structure of routes and waypoints during the process.
• Map Visualization. Graphical representation of routes and tracks on an interactive map. Displays trajectories with position markers and allows viewing coordinate details. The map view uses online mapping services from different providers.
• On-Map Editing. Direct modification of route points via a map interface. Allows dragging waypoints to adjust trajectories and creating new points by clicking on the map. Changes are immediately reflected in the position table.
• Data Enrichment. Automatic addition of elevation information using NASA's SRTM3 databases. Complements place names and postal addresses through geocoding services. Calculates speeds between track points based on time intervals.
• Multiple Route Management. Handling of several routes within a single working file. Supports the multiple route structure in Google Earth, GPX, and Garmin MapSource formats. Allows reorganizing the order of routes within the document.
• Duplicate Removal. Identification and selection of repeated positions in tracks and routes. Filtering tool to reduce redundant points while maintaining trajectory accuracy. Configurable tolerance for detecting proximity between points..
• Position Reorganization. Modification of the order of points within a route through move operations. Allows moving selections up, down, to the beginning, or to the end of the list. Reordering via keyboard shortcuts and context menu options.
• Device Compatibility. Adaptation of file names and positions for display on TomTom Rider devices. Specific formatting for Map&Guide Motorrad Tourenplaner systems. Generation of data structures optimized for specific GPS navigators.
• Undo Operations. Complete history system with unlimited undo and redo capacity. Records all changes made during the work session. Allows reverting modifications even after saving the file.
• Multilingual Interface. Application translation into 18 languages including Spanish, English, German, and French. Automatic detection of the operating system language. Manual selection of language preference with configuration persistence.
• File Handling. Opening system via drag and drop onto the main window. Automatic format recognition without manual specification. Saving in native and exchange formats with customization options.
• Interface Customization. Remembers window size and position settings between sessions. Stores recent file paths and user preferences. Adapts layout according to screen resolutions and input devices.

RouteConverter was created in 2007 by Christian Pesch. Development began as a solution for converting between formats from different GPS device manufacturers. The application is programmed in the Java language, which allows cross-platform execution. Regular updates incorporate new file formats and improvements in GPS data processing functionalities.

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