Observed arrival · 2026-10-13
GPS Canvas turns pictures into routes
A free web app that traces an image onto real streets and exports the route as a GPX file for running or cycling.
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- Runners and cyclists planning GPS-art routes
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- The outline can be moved, scaled, and rotated on a map before export as a GPX file.
Field notes
The stated workflow begins with an uploaded image or sample shape, then traces an outline for adjustment on a map. The site says the resulting GPX follows real streets and can be used with Strava, Garmin Connect, Komoot, and other apps. Its homepage also links practical guides for importing GPX files and following a route on a watch or phone; the builder itself requires Google sign-in.
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