GPSBabelFE
GPSBabelFE is a graphical front-end for GPSBabel, an open-source utility that converts, translates and manipulates GPS waypoint, track and route data between hundreds of GPS receiver formats and online mapping services. It handles imports from Garmin, Magellan, Lowrance and other marine/aviation GPS devices, and exports to formats compatible with Google Earth, mapping software, and various online platforms. Users include geocachers, pilots, mariners, outdoor enthusiasts and surveyors who need to exchange GPS data between different devices and software without manual file conversion.
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1 suggestionGPSBabelFE has been discontinued by its developer and is no longer under active development or support. The Intel-only build currently runs under Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon Macs, but Apple is removing Rosetta 2 support in macOS 28 (September 2028), so this app will stop launching entirely at that point. You have approximately 27 months to plan a migration. Since the app is no longer maintained, no native build will be released. Consider switching to a maintained alternative: GPSBabel itself (the command-line version) remains actively developed and runs natively on Apple Silicon via Homebrew — search Homebrew for "gpsbabel" to install. For users who prefer a graphical interface, MacGPSBabel is a lightweight maintained alternative that provides similar GPS format conversion functionality with native Apple Silicon support. If you rely on GPSBabelFE's specific features, check the official GPSBabel documentation to see whether the command-line tool covers your conversion needs.
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