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Alternative to BaseCamp Mac for editing/creating GPX files for Tracks and Waypoints

gcerullo — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:32:16 GMT

I've noticed a few posts where people are asking for an alternative to BaseCamp Mac now that support for Apple Silicon doesn't seem to be forthcoming. The best I've found so far is the website GPX.Studio (https://gpx.studio).

I've been using it to create GPX files for biking and hiking routes that I can load on to my Garmin Oregon handheld (hiking) and Garmin Edge (biking).

For the Oregon I just export the GPX files from the gpx.studio app to the Mac file system and then copy them to the GPX folder on the Oregon using the macOS Finder.

For the Edge bike computer the exported GPX files are first uploaded to the Garmin Connect web site before being sent to the Edge.

The GPX.Studio app uses a few different basemap's including various versions of OpenStreetMap. It's very fast, unlike the dog that is BaseCamp, and fairly easy to use once you get a hang of it.

Hope this helps those of you looking for a BaseCamp alternative. Let me know if you have any alternatives that you found useful. I'm open to trying anything.

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4764346 — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:40:32 GMT

Base Camp for Mac (support ending)

NorthernKai — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:34:11 GMT

hi folks

tried to reply to the other thread but it won't let me

i'm getting the message about base camp too (apple silicon and all that)

i emailed Garmin and they said there are no plans to update base camp to make it compatible 😞

i use it all the time with my eTrex Touch.

what are the alternatives?

Garmin have pointed me to Explore and Connect. will these be any good for plotting routes? that what I mainly do

are there any 3rd party apps that will allow you to connect and plot routes?

of course the easiest thing would be for Garmin to update the app, can't be that much in it, and there are still thousands of users of base camp i'm sure

thanks

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I have been trying to find a way to track my average heart rate while working out. I want it to show me while the workout is still going rather than afterwards. I have looked at many different resources, but none of them are relevant to what I am trying to do. Is this possible, and if so, how could it be done?

How can I add a short section of my current track to my GPSMAP 64csx trail database, so it stops routing me on an unnecessary detour?

3187562 — Sat, 30 May 2026 20:50:51 GMT

There's a short connecting trail between two of the main trails in my local county park.

However, my GPSMAP 64csx doesn't seem to know about it. And, so, it routes me on an unnecessary detour.

I have the connector included in my current track and would like to add it to the trail database of my unit. Is there a way to do this?

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7821179 — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:11:00 GMT

My account was deleted due to inactivity however I still have an account on the app just no log in for the computer.

The end is nigh for Basecamp Mac users

FRED5279 — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:21:58 GMT

I opened Basecamp for Mac in my Macbook Air M1, and MacOS 26.4.1 pops up a warning that Basecamp will soon no longer function, with a link to this: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102527?cid=mc-ols-rosetta-article_102527-macos_finder-52526201

basecamp with XT2

9863904 — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:59:31 GMT

Can basecamp support the XT2 navigator (or be made to)? Barring that can files be exported to iPhone maps?

Edge 1040 Solar hangs Basecamp on Macbook Air M4

3799751 — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:59:52 GMT

Hello all,
Version 4.8.13 (4.8.13) on MacOS 15.7.3 on macbook air m4

I connect the Edge 1040 Solar (30.18), it is detected by basecamp, I let it load the maps from internal memory but I can't send POIs to it. It hangs and says it couldn't send.
Using usb c usb c cable.
I recall doing it on my older Mac Mini 2014 on same MacOS.
I did it in windows

And my etrex 30 can do it in this same Macbook air M4.

Can anyone provide a solution? Today I don't have more the old mac nor a windows machine with me.

I clicked the box to "not show this window again" in the route creation dialog window. How can I get it back again?

4828891 — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:42:28 GMT

I clicked the box to "do not show this window again" in the route creation dialog window. How can I get it back again?

Basecamp deletes lists when new data is imported

4376005 — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:32:52 GMT

I use Basecamp for Mac. Every time I import a new file (doesn't matter gpx, kml, kmz), the last one disappears. I have not had this problem in the past (but lots of other ones!). I am importing into a new list each time. I even tried a new list in a new folder. Same results. Help!

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Device detection problem solved by tried and true solution

FRED5279 — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:21:11 GMT

BaseCamp for Mac had ceased detecting my Drive 53 device. Express detected the device, but I made sure no vestige of Express was running simultaneous to BaseCamp. Cable and connections were fine. MacOS security settings for Basecamp were correct. I went through every step in the various Garmin support pages on this issue, all to no avail. So...

...Finally I went old school.* I backed up BaseCamp, deleted the BaseCamp app from the Mac, downloaded BaseCamp from Garmin, reinstalled it and restarted MacOS (that last step makes the difference!). Now BaseCamp detects my GPS device.

* www.youtube.com/watch

Can someone please help.....Im trying to upload my routes fro,m my old 7616 onto my new 8616. Doesnt seem the new device can read the GPX file with the old routes. Any suggestions please. Lou

LOU MAROTO — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:03:26 GMT

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BaseCamp “User Data File Is Corrupted” When Importing .GPX Backup

2441456 — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:18:28 GMT

Hi all,

I’m running a Garmin Montana 700i and I’m a moderate/advanced user.

Workflow:
• Use the Explore app for reviewing/sharing routes.
• Use BaseCamp to organize waypoints and tracks after ATV/snowmobile trips.
• Maintain a clean BaseCamp Collection with periodic .gpx backups.

There are no issues when:
• Editing data directly on the GPS in BaseCamp
• Transferring items to/from the device

The problem only occurs when I import or save data from one of my .gpx backup files or try to copy items from my GPS to my collection into BaseCamp.

When I do, BaseCamp crashes and on restart I get this error:

“An error occurred loading your data.
Your user data file is corrupted. BaseCamp is loading a backup, but some data may be lost.”

After that:

• BaseCamp restores a prior backup
• My Collection is wiped or reverted
• The imported data is gone

It seems isolated specifically to writing/importing the .gpx file into the BaseCamp database — the device itself functions normally.

I've tried uninstalling Basecamp, resetting my GPS, deleting database files, etc.

Any advice would be appreciated. I’d like to maintain a stable master collection without repeated corruption.

Thanks in advance.

Connection Problem and Missing tracks

4438521 — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 23:27:51 GMT

When I connect my overland to the Mac and then try to synch me recorded tracks it doesn't work. either I get a beach ball and the basecamp app will crash or it doesn't show my overlader. Nevertheless in Garmin Express it shows as connected.

I then tried to synch the recored track via the eplore App no the overlander. It didn't allow my to sync. So I did a relogin. Now synch is working.

But I lost all my local recorded tracks or at least I can't see them in the explore App. When I look at the storage usage I assume they are still on the device.

How can I get back my tracks and then synch them to my Mac? Thank a lot for you help

Basecamp on a MacOS Virtual Machine

RMOLINARO — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:51:23 GMT

In the Fall of 2027, Basecamp will stop working on MacOS 28 ARM when Rosetta 2 is discontinued. I was able to get Basecamp 4.8.13 to work on a MacOS Monterrey VM (12.7.6) in Parallels Desktop 26 using 4 vCPU and 16 GB. Basecamp turns off 3D maps and it's a little slow but it is fully functional. I also tried it with a MacOS 15 and 26 VM but Basecamp maps redraws were choppy and the app would not work after the first run. I did not test it with a MacOS 13 or 14 VM. I hope this is helpful for some Mac users.

BaseCamp connection

8835670 — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:51:09 GMT

Hello, Every time I connect my Garmin DriveSmart 76 MT-S with the iMac (Apple M1, Tahoe 26.1) Garmin BaseCamp crashes. If the DriveSmart is already is connect BaseCamp doesn’t start up at all. Any one knows what’s going on here?

Can a unplanned drive driven with DriveSmart 76 be exported to BaseCamp

BeemerRider — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:13:20 GMT

I went on a unplanned drive while DriveSmart 76 was on and operating. Can the track of that drive be exported into BaseCamp in order to create and saved as a route?

eTrex Touch 35 internal memory

NorthernKai — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:33:36 GMT

when i plug my etrex touch 35 in and view it in basecamp it is showing as 600mb free of 7.7GB

i only have one map image on there of 51mb. it means i can't transfer any new maps

i looked for hidden files but there is nothing large

is that normal?

https://ibb.co/0jx24p1F

No notifications on the watch, messages, warnings, emails, only incoming calls on the fenix 6X pro saphire with Iphone 15 pro max

Jozek1987 — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:32:25 GMT

Hello. I have a Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Saphire. I switched from Windows to iOS. Now, on my iPhone 15 Pro Max, after pairing the watch with my phone, the phone displays that the watch is connected to the phone via Bluetooth. Data is transferred smoothly, along with activity data. However, I'm having a problem with notifications on the watch. Incoming calls appear on the watch as incoming, but other notifications, such as emails, text messages, text messages from WhatsApp or other apps, don't. I've tried everything: turning them on/off, uninstalling/installing them, and updating them. Please help.

Routes are off after map update

Kxbronco — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 02:02:00 GMT

Is there a way to make routes built on one version of a map carryover to a new version of a map and follow the roads correctly? Every time I update a map, most if not all of my previous routes are off a little.

How do I get rid of the annoying welcome to Garmin banner that blocks my daily results.

6244163 — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:13:34 GMT

How do I get rid of the annoying welcome to Garmin banner that blocks my daily results. I’ve been using garmin for years and my devices are already connected.

Syncing Etrex 22x with another software program than basecamp?

bamacummins — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:35:00 GMT

As others have asked/stated - basecamp has issues especially with the eTrex 22x. And apparently isn't compatible with the Garmin explore. Are there any other options for seeing my contents on device without using basecamp and when I transfer files to the GPS for a trip, that I can see exactly the trip on the device? (i.e ensure my planned trip got transferred correctly to the GPS). I had this issue with the last eTrex 22x that was replaced by Garmin because of hardware issues. Bottom line, I transferred my planned hiking trip, all looked good. Got out on the trail and no maps were available. Syncing basecamp with device and trying to map something is awful and very slow and yes I gave it time to index. Thanks.