For GPS Maps in GPX Format

Most of the GPS maps at TravelByGPS.com are published in the GPs eXchange (.gpx) file format, and authored using ExpertGPS software.

Expert GPS - Use ExpertGPS for viewing GPX files and transferring data to/from your GPS. ExpertGPS includes topo maps and aerial photos for the United States. Use ExpertGPS to manage all your waypoint and track data. Compatible with most all data file formats and GPS brands.

• Click here for a free trial of ExpertGPS Software.

Google Earth - GPX files can be opened with Google Earth software. Google Earth includes street maps and satellite images for most of the globe, but Google does not always show Travel By GPS maps as intended and the free version of Google Earth will not transfer data to your GPS.

• Click here for free Google Earth Software.

RECOMENDATION: Use ExpertGPS software to convert GPX to KML format for use with Google Earth.
The result is global map coverage with Google Earth showing the proper labels and descriptions, and
the utility of ExpertGPS for transfering data to/from your GPS.

GPS Tours

Self-guided tours are a great application for GPS technology. Try these programs with data from TravelByGPS.com.

For GPS Tours in Garmin GPI Format

If you own a compatible Garmin GPS, no additional software is necessary to play Travel By GPS™ TourGuides.

Get the most out of your nuvi with MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager software, which enables you to plan routes on your PC, transfer data to your nuvi, and retrieve tracklogs for viewing on worldwide basemap.

For Windows Mobile Devices

GeoTours Mobile is GPS tour software for Windows Mobile PDA and Smartphones plays media rich GPS tour guide content. Use your GPS-enabled PDA or smartphone to hear audio narratives and see visual presentations when approaching points of interest. GeoTours Mobile supports the GPs eXchange (GPX) file format and will alert on proximity and display descriptive text with, or without, multi-media enhancements.

Try GeoTours free. If you like it, the cost is $19.99 per license. For more information about the program see: GeoTours Mobile product review and tutorial, or

• Click here to download a free trial of GeoTours Mobile software
• Click here to purchase the program.

GPS Tour Authoring Software

Create your own GPS tours!

GPS Tour Authoring using PC Tool

TourPoint Editor software enables you to create professional-looking GPS tour guides for personal or commercial use. Designed especially for developing content for compatible dash-top and handheld devices. TourPoint integrates audio and pictures along with descriptive text to create media-rich GPS tour guide content. For more info, read How-to create your own GPS-tours with TourPoint tutorial.

• Click here to download a free trial of TourPoint Editor

GPS Tour Authoring using On-line Tool

GeoTours Premium Service does what TourPoint Editor does and more. Like TourPoint Editor, you use this tool to integrate your location data with audio and pictures to create multi-media tour guides for compatible dash-top and handheld devices. But in addition, GeoTour Premium Services include: access and organization of your files within your private online account, giving you the option to share, or sell, your tours to others; "mini-site" and "widgets" can be customized with your colors and branding elements. For more info, read Review of GeoTours Premium Service.

• Click here for a free trial of GeoTours Premium Services

GeoTours GPS tour authoring interface