GPS Software
(Keywords: free gps mapping software)
For Viewing GPS Maps
Use Garmin MapSource to display GPS maps, waypoints and tracks from TravelByGPS.com . In addition to displaying Garmin-compatible basemaps, MapSource can import waypoint, routes, and tracks in GPs eXchange (.gpx) format. If you do not already own MapSource, it may possible to obtain it free, using the follow procedure:
- Download the latest version of Garmin Training Center for free
- Install Garmin Training Center.
- Download Garmin MapSource Update
- Install MapSource Update
Successful result will be free Garmin MapSource with basic world map (major roads, political boundaries, and waterways). Then use MapSource to open, display, and transfer to your GPS maps and data from this web site.
All-in-one software for GPS maps creation
Mapwel - Mapwel software includes tools for all three steps involved in making maps specifically for Garmin compatible receivers: map creation, map compiling, and map transfer to GPS. New Mapwel 2009 includes autovectorization tool, enabling the user to create maps for Garmin GPS from any map image - including USGS Topo Maps!
Create your own maps for Garmin automotive and handheld GPS
MAPWEL
Click here for a free demo
Create maps from ESRI SHP MP, GPX, GDB (Garmin GPS Database), KML, DBX, PLT or WPT files
Editor and support of user defined styles
Trace tool (raster-to-vector conversion)
Automatic conversion of whole raster image to vectors
Add your maps to other maps in GPS
Delete specific maps from GPS or from IMG file on PC
More than 700 projections and geographic systems supported
Export into IMG, KML (Google Earth) and MP formats (Advanced version only)
Fast free-hand digitizing with tablet or mouse
Appilications include: Earth Sciences, Cartography, Geology, Geodesy, Forestry, Geoscience, Mineralogy, Petroleum Geology, Geomorphology, Geocaching, Aviation










