# GPXTools

There are dozens of different file formats for storing GPS data. The format that QGIS uses is called GPX (GPS eXchange format), which is a standard interchange format that can contain any number of waypoints, routes and tracks in the same file.

GPXTools is a Core Plugin, so it comes pre-installed in QGIS. 

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If you can't see the icon, ensure it is enabled in the "Manage and Install Plugins" Section
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Using the plugin you can: 

* Load data (including GPX, shapefiles etc.) 
* Convert data to GPX
* Upload data directed to a GPS (when plugged in) 

![QGIS with GPS Tools Highlighted](https://1859916809-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MW-CoufgyGZ3iU5q9S1%2F-MW0V5ZT7lMb5Hh1fGlA%2F-MW0XDtldMOQ-d-bQ4ZL%2Fgpstools.jpg?alt=media\&token=d917b405-8db3-4039-9c9b-2ea0facdf107)

#### Sources: 

* *QGIS Documentation:* [*https://docs.qgis.org/3.16/en/docs/user\_manual/working\_with\_gps/plugins\_gps.html?highlight=gps*](https://docs.qgis.org/3.16/en/docs/user_manual/working_with_gps/plugins_gps.html?highlight=gps)