GPXSee for Mac

In-depth GPS track inspection for macOS

GPXSee is a free macOS utility that lets you open and study recorded GPS tracks. It’s geared toward users who want to visualize journeys on a map and examine associated sensor data collected during outings.

File types it accepts

• KML
• FIT
• TCX
• GPX
• and several other common GPS-related formats

These formats allow compatibility with a wide range of GPS units and smartphone apps.

Data available for analysis

• Heart rate (pulse)
• Ambient temperature
• Cadence
• Elevation

GPXSee presents these telemetry streams alongside the route so you can correlate sensor readings with locations on the map.

Map layers and background options

• USGS Imagery
• OpenStreetMap
• 4UMaps

You can switch between different basemaps to suit the activity or terrain you’re analyzing.

Managing multiple routes and points of interest

The app supports opening several tracks at once, giving you a single place to compare and organize routes. Points of interest can be shown on the map, but they need to be added or imported separately from your tracks.

Interactive analysis features

GPXSee tracks elevation gain and loss across a route and includes interactive tools that emphasize steeper or more demanding sections, helping you pinpoint challenging segments of a trip.

Suggested alternative to consider

OsiriX Lite — available as a trial — is commonly recommended if you want another option for examining GPS and imaging data on macOS.