How to Create a Poster from a GPX File
Any GPS device. Any route. One stunning poster.
A GPX file is a universal GPS data format that nearly every running watch, cycling computer, and outdoor app can export. If you have a GPX file, you have everything you need to create a custom route poster. Upload it to Waymarker, choose a style, and download a print-ready poster in minutes.
Toulouse Circuit
Pontarlier Jura
Hautacam Mountain
Step by Step
Export Your GPX File
Export a GPX file from your device or app: Garmin Connect, Suunto, Coros, Komoot, AllTrails, Strava (via export), or any platform that records GPS data.
Tip: Most apps have an "Export GPX" option in the activity details. On Garmin Connect, it is under the gear icon on any activity page.
Open the Editor
Go to waymarker.eu/create and click the route upload button. Select your GPX file from your device. The route appears on the map within seconds.
Position the Map
The editor auto-centres on your route. Adjust the zoom, bearing, and pitch to frame the route at its best. Try different orientations — portrait for north-south routes, landscape for east-west.
Tip: For long-distance routes (100km+), use a thinner line width so the route does not overwhelm the map at wider zoom levels.
Choose Style and Palette
Browse 11 map styles and 15+ colour palettes. Each combination creates a different mood. Preview them all in real time before committing.
Add Text and Details
Add the route name, distance, date, elevation gain, or any personal text. Choose fonts, adjust sizing, and position the text to complement the map layout.
Tip: Place text in areas with less visual complexity — water bodies, parks, or open areas make clean backdrops for typography.
Export and Print
Download as a high-resolution PNG (up to 7200x10800px for 24x36" at 300 DPI) or export an STL file for 3D printing. Take the file to any print shop.
What You'll Create
Choose from 11 unique map styles and 15+ colour palettes to design a poster that's truly yours.
Toulouse Circuit
Pontarlier Jura
Hautacam Mountain
Caen Time Trial
Valence Rhône
Châteauroux Loire
Pro Tips
Get the most out of your design
Merge Multi-File Routes
For multi-day hikes logged as separate GPX files, combine them using a free GPX merger tool before uploading.
Clean Your Data
GPS tracks from tunnels or dense tree cover can have noise. Most GPX editors can smooth out erratic points.
Try Different Orientations
Portrait for north-south routes, landscape for east-west. Try both to see which composition feels stronger.
Layer Options Matter
Toggle streets, buildings, water, and parks to control detail. Sometimes less is more.
Frequently Asked Questions
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