

Location data (and optionally elevation, time, and other information) are stored in tags and can be interchanged between GPS devices and software. The format is open and can be used without the need to pay licence fees. GPX (.gpx) GPs eXchange format is a universal open source XML data format used to store waypoints, routes and tracks.Being a raster format JNX also supports satellite imagery. They are processed by Garmin’s BaseCamp software which is used to upload them to a GPS. JNX format maps are available via the Garmin BirdsEye subscription service. JNX (.jnx) Garmin BirdsEye high resolution raster map imagery (locked to a specific device).IMG (.img) Proprietary Garmin vector map.Garmin devices support the following map formats (though the extent of support varies by model):

Using Garmin GPS units with Custom Maps.
