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Does Edge 530 allow .fit file compatibility?

Matt Pinnick
over 5 years ago

I see that the 530 allows .tcx file uploads, but does it also allow .fit files? I understand the depth of data in .fit is greater.

  • 0 over 5 years ago

    Yes it allows FIT files to be used for courses, workouts and segments etc.

    This is the format that Garmin Express and Garmin Connect Mobile deliver files in from Garmin Connect.

  • 0 over 5 years ago in reply to aweatherall

    I've seen that stated before, but when I attempt to import a file via Garmin Connect it states this "Import a course you've created with another app.
    Files must be .gpx or .tcx format." and the .fit file did not appear as an upload option.

  • 0 over 5 years ago in reply to aweatherall

    I've seen that stated before, but when I attempt to import a file via Garmin Connect it states this "Import a course you've created with another app.
    Files must be .gpx or .tcx format." and the .fit file did not appear as an upload option.

  • 0 over 5 years ago in reply to Matt Pinnick

    Sorry I misunderstood what you were trying to do. I thought you were trying to import/load a FIT file directly on to the Edge (which is supported).

    I now understand that you want to load it to Garmin Connect.

    The course upload feature in GC as you have found does not currently support FIT format.

    If it is an activity you can upload the activity and then convert it to a course in Garmin Connect.