GeoJSON vs GPX — Which to Choose?

GeoJSON is a universal web geodata format, GPX is specialized for GPS tracks and routes. GPX is simpler but limited to navigation.

Criteria GeoJSON GPX
Geometry typesAll typesPoints, tracks
GPS devices✗✓
Data attributes✓✗
Timestamps✗✓
Web compatibility✓✗

When to use GeoJSON

For web maps, storing polygons/lines/points, APIs.

When to use GPX

For GPS devices, Strava/Komoot, hiking tracks.

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