Learn Geofoobar quickly
When you start using Geofoobar, you will see small question mark icons next to the buttons. Click that question mark to see what the button does. This is the fastest way of learning Geofoobar while using it.
The following tutorials may give you some ideas for working with Geofoobar and animated maps.
Basic usage
This short video shows how you can quickly use Geofoobar with free version.
Advanced usage
This video shows how you can customise your video. Some of the settings such as custom background maps are only possible with paid subscription.
How to get GPX data
You may already use GPS tracker or mobile app to record your trips. GPX is standard format of the GPS data, which any of the devices should be able to export. Here is couple of examples how to export the data and use it in Geofoobar to create customised animated maps.
Geofoobar app
Geofoobar has a companion app for both Android and iOS devices. It is the recommended way of recording trips. You can use it even with your free account and create videos directly from your phone. The trips will be automatically saved to your account and so you can also access and edit them later on your laptop.
Garmin
If you have Garmin watch or GPS and use it to track your progress in running, cycling, swimming or hiking, you might also have Garmin Connect account. Download the data from Garmin connect web app and use it to create animated videos.
Strava
Do you keep your runs recorded in Strava? You can easily download GPS data from any of your runs and create animated map. Just login to your Strava account and download the GPX data for the activity.
Google maps
If you are still in planning stage of your trip or you have not recorded it, you can use Google maps to create the route and then use it in Geofoobar to create animated video.
Public GPS data
If you don't have your own GPX files recorded yet, you can find plenty of existing GPX and KML files to import on the internet. Below are some free resources.
Walking routes in the United Kingdom
Czech velvet revolution march on 17.th November 1989
Social media
We also have Facebook page and Facebook group. So feel free to join and share you ideas.