How to use Geofoobar
Geofoobar is a web application for sharing your trips. It comes with a companion mobile app for both Android and iOS devices.
Geofoobar mobile app
Geofoobar mobile app is the recommended way of recording trips, because the trips will automatically sync with your online account.
Download the app and login using your Geofoobar account.
The trip recorded in the app will be automatically saved to your account and you will be able to access it and edit it later on your laptop. You can also use the app directly to create quick and simple videos using default style right from your phone.
Geofoobar web app
When you have a trip recorded in your account you can style it and export in various formats using the web app in your browser. The following video shows just a basic usage. Each button or function has a question mark icon next to it. Use it to get explanations about the functionality.
Alternative ways to creating trips
You may already use alternative GPS tracker or mobile app such as Garmin or Strava to record your trips and runs. These apps use GPX or KML, which are both a standard formats of GPS data. Here is couple of examples how to export the GPX or KML data from other apps and use it in Geofoobar to create customised animated maps.
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.
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
Upload to Geofoobar
When you have the GPX or KML files ready, you can create new trip in Geofoobar and upload the data.
Social media
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