iGPS for Mac

Overview of iGPS for Mac

iGPS is a Mac utility that simplifies copying navigation data between your Garmin GPS and your computer. It supports two-way transfers, letting you either import routes and waypoints from the device into your Mac, or upload saved data back to a Garmin unit.

Suggested alternative

If you want another option to try, Google Earth’s trial edition can also be used to inspect and manage GPS tracks and placemarks.

How to connect and operate

To use iGPS with most Garmin units you’ll need a USB-to-serial adapter to link the GPS to your Mac. The app’s interface uses drop-down menus so you can pick specific items before transferring. Before starting a transfer, choose whether you want to send, receive, or do both.

• Transfer both routes and waypoints at once if that’s what you need.
• Export or import individual waypoints when you only need single locations.
• Move specific routes separately if you prefer to handle tracks by trip.

File type and trial restrictions

iGPS saves exported data in GPX format, a standard that Garmin devices readily read and other mapping programs support as well.

• The trial edition limits you to testing with a single GPS device rather than allowing transfers to multiple units.
• Saved files use the GPX schema, ensuring broad compatibility with Garmin hardware and many mapping applications.

Final notes

Overall, iGPS offers a straightforward way to back up and restore routes and waypoints between your Mac and a Garmin GPS. Its simple selection menus and GPX output make it a practical choice if you need a quick solution for transferring navigation data.