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How do I upload a file to AllTrails?

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As an AllTrails member you have the ability to upload files to your recordings list, add a file to an existing map, or create a new map from a file. Our file size limit is 8MB and this is only available on https://www.alltrails.com/ not in the apps.

The following file formats are supported for upload: 

  • CompeGPS
  • CSV
  • Falk IBEX Tour
  • FIT (ANT+)
  • Fugawi
  • Garmin Course CRS
  • Garmin Course TCX
  • Garmin Logbook
  • GeoRSS Track
  • Google Earth KML
  • Google Earth KMZ
  • Google Maps directions (XML, JSON)
  • GPX (tracks, routes, waypoints)
  • GPX Garmin Streetpilot
  • KOMPASS Verlag (Alpenverein)
  • Magellan Track
  • MagicMaps IKT
  • MS Excel
  • Navigon Route
  • NMEA
  • OVL (ASCII)
  • OziExplorer
  • PathAway
  • PCX5 (tracks, waypoints)
  • qpeGps Track
  • Suunto SDF
  • TomTom BIN (ttbin)
  • TomTom ITN
  • TrainingPeaks (PWX)
  • VDO GP7 (TRC)

You can upload a file to your recordings list by following these steps:

  1. Log into your account on https://www.alltrails.com/
  2. Navigate to ‘History' in the top header and select 'Recordings'
  3. At the bottom of your recordings list you will see an 'Upload file’ button
  4. Click and drag your file into the box or hit the 'Upload' button
  5. Click 'Upload' to finish

You can upload a file to one of your existing maps or a create new map from a file by following these steps:

  1. Navigate to ‘Plan’ in the top header and select either 'Maps' or 'Create map'
  2. Select the map you wish to edit or create a new map
  3. Click ‘Upload route’ in the left panel
  4. Click and drag your file into the box or click the green 'browse' button search for files to upload from your computer
  5. Click 'Next' to finish the upload
  6. You will see a 'Route uploaded' pop-up to confirm your file was uploaded successfully
  7. You can learn more about creating maps here

You can upload a recording to a trail details page by following these steps:

  1. Log in to your account on https://www.alltrails.com
  2. Click on the trail card for which you want to add a recording
  3. Click on ‘View Trail Details’ at the top left of the placecard
  4. Scroll down the page and click on ‘Recordings’
  5. Click on ‘Upload recordings’
  6. Drag your recording into the box or hit ‘browse’ to select the recording you wish to upload
  7. Add recording details such as Recording name, Description, Activity, Date, and Rating
  8. Click ‘Next’ to finish

 

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