Add GPS Data Overlays to GoPro Video For Free!

In this video I show how to add GPS overlays to your GoPro footage. This method uses the Garmin Virb editor to add a GPX track to your footage. You can create this track using a GPS or location logging app for your phone.
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[@cyberspy3280]

Thank you! This is the exact tutorial I was looking for. I just received my first GoPro today (Hero5 Black) and what had me on the fence between this and the Virb was the GPS overlays. I ultimately opted on the GoPro hoping they add that feature down the road since it has GPS. I'm primarily using this for weight loss (I'm trying to lose roughly 100 pounds) and I feel having this with me would help motivate me to keep moving and doing things. Thank you for the tutorial, I'm now a new subscriber!

[@rogeraylstock3641]

This worked fantastic! Thanks for such a good explanation. I used myTracks on my iPhone (free) and it exported the GPX just fine. Loaded it in to Virb and easy sync with my GoPro footage and then spent a lot of time playing with gauges. Great video here Kyle!

[@goog01]

Great job, Kyle! Having been your fan for like 6 years, keep it great!

[@vriosm]

Thank you very much for sharing this tutorial. From all I've seen, for me, this makes me the easiest to understand without many technicalities. Thank you

[@leopgs3728]

I had to come back here to thank you again. This thing's works perfect. Thanks again.

[@TheTinRam]

Old video but still SUPER USEFUL!! I just did this, (April 2020) and it still works. Thank you for posting this.

[@derryman67]

Thank you! I've been looking for how to do this. Video helped me a lot.

[@kevbomtb6078]

This video saved my ride! The gopro 9 told me it didn't record the GPS data, but after watching this video I saw that I can pull the gpx off of strava, which was running. It was a pain to line up, but thanks a ton for this info. I think strava GPS is much more accurate than gopro, and I'm running it anyway... so I'll just have to make sure to put in some start / stops on my ride so I can match it up with the video easier, then cut it in the final edit.

[@fotomaniacs]

Worked like a charm. Thanks for your video instructions!

[@DuckmanCycles]

Thank you for this! I appreciate you sharing your findings! I will try this!

[@DiscoverWithDima]

This is so awesome, thanks for the tips! So glad I stumbled upon your channel. Subbed!

[@BobbyT.]

Great video, very in depth. This is definitely something I'm going to try to do.

[@leopgs3728]

Great tutorial. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@ufootje]

such an eye opener for me! so many thanks!! I was already doing the same for my photos, now I can do the same trick with my gopro movies!!

[@kylemartin101]

awesome! glad this was helpful

[@UrGodIsDead]

Works perfectly, thank you for this!

[@agl3110]

If you have a garmin device like a watch or bike computer, you have to save it as a track and the device automatically convert the data to .GPX. Great tip to overlay the data in any video thanks

[@dokmotovlog25]

hi kyle, i just discovered you video, its still working for my insta360 one x2!!!! thanks a lot, I used my strava data to sync the gps, thanks, 5 years old video but still awesome... kudos

[@merlin8166]

brilliant find thanks for sharing.

[@mtbgoose]

Fabulous tips and worked amazing after I took the preview in virb editor out of "full 5k" from my gopro hero 9. It couldn't handle the 5k video preview. in 720p no problem. Still lets you output up to 4k. Used my Garmin 530 bike computer for pov video on my bike and gpx file worked great. the only weird thing in the app is the "sync" geo function. The video was upside down since my gopro was mounted upside down and even if I turned in 180 in the virb software, the sync function shows the upside down version which is hard to figure out and match up frames. My tip is do your flipping or rotating of video before importing into virb but otherwise worked as described. Thanks again!

[@gps-gps]

Very informative video, thanks.

[@mikerbwind]

great... glad it works. not heard of that converter...i use gps babel which converts my original .sbn files to gpx. The advanced options tab in that allows me to select the .gpx version

[@sribasgmail]

These tricks are awesome!! Great job!!!!!

[@rockymtnbri]

Thanks so much for this! Now, I can go back and modify my original videos!

[@sibat777]

Kyle I have a little refinement, if you point the camera at the gps display and then align the track and video using that it should improve accuracy Probably little practicle difference but im afraid i am a bit ocd about this sort if thing😜 Sibat

[@2WR]

Sweet! Thanks for sharing.

[@jejjerw3173]

Thanks for a very helpful video. Just a little question - does VIRB EDIT allow 2 video tracks ? (I would like to have a main front view plus a smaller picture-in-picture for the rear view of my footage

[@chrisjenkins1]

Helped a lot thanks

[@RBEmerson]

Major props for this video! Question: Can the finished, or rendered final product, MP4 be transcoded? Transcoding 1080 to 4K and uploading to YT makes for a super clean YT video.

[@normanbattes4333]

Thanks man, really appreciate the effort. Thanks again for the info share on te video. Subbed for future video on similar topics.

[@leventis1991]

Greetings to all, great vid! Very informative! I have 2 questions though. A) i already have a foutage with a hero 6 with gps data and i am wondering i what type of format are the gps data stored in the gopro and b) is it possible by using the virb editor to import a map background on my gps (openstreet maps for example) in order to know visually where i have been. Thank you in advance!

[@francescotrc]

Amazing!!! Thanks a lot for this one!!!

[@TheScottThomas]

Wow!!! I'll definitely be doing this!!! Thanks!!

[@ArteDeVie-NolaParis]

Thanks for this!

[@marshallkarp]

Thank you, Kyle.

[@fefethepilot]

Thanks for the video !

[@2badger2]

Great video! Can you also add the coordinates from your GPS data (Garmin) onto the screen?

[@gregtrainor1577]

Very impressed with VIRB Edit's features, but have encountered a significant problem that may impact those of you processing 4K video: Inexplicably, the maximum quality output file renders at a bitrate of around 40 Mbps. Most newer cameras record record 4K at bitrates higher than 40 Mbps, including my Sony (@ 100 Mbps). For me, this results in a very visible drop in quality post-rendering with overlays.

[@aa-cool-j]

Hi Kyle. Thanks for the very useful video. You're a legend! I only have one problem which I hope you can help with. I shoot first person hyperlapse running videos and while as you've shown it's quite easy to speed up and slow down the video in the VIRB software, but there doesn't seem to be a way to speed up the G-Metrics to sync with my hyperlapse videos. If my hyperlapse is a 2min30sec video representing a 30min run (playback at 12X actual speed), the software just assumes the video is only the first 2min30sec of my 30min run. Any way around this? Or would I have to slow the video down to match the G-metrix and completely rehyperlapse it? There seems to be a limit to how much I can slow the video down by. Must be another way.

[@focused313]

Thanks for this video.

[@richarddenny2458]

I wonder and ask you about Garmin virb like GPS data overlay to GoPro studio edit program. Should I click download that GoPro Studio with protune then 2nd thing, download that garmin virb GPS data overlay?? I use Window 10 Dell computer. I really love to watch your "youtube" video post. I really enjoy to learn and get know about technology thing.

[@owlenfamily]

pretty cool. thanks.

[@illuminatorix]

Hello! Thank you for this video, it helped me a lot!!! May I ask how to merge two or more files in this editor without using some other program? Thanks!

[@illuminatorix]

Because the GPS data can only be merged to one file, not all timeline..

[@RBAERO]

Great! Thanks

[@MickMod]

Tried using the latest version to date, and at least on 1080p 60fps superview it always crashes when adding video. Gonna try to use the version you used in the video

[@crghyz]

Can you tell me (or any other commentator) which gpx file version ORUXMAPS generates? I see comment indicating that sometimes the ORUXMAPS's files work with VIRB, sometimes not. Maybe it's due to confusion as to file version..

[@TriposMotovlog]

When I done the sync, there were some parts where i was not riding. But the software marked 7 km/h and if I move all the video there's not any 0

[@zdravo4]

Hello there and thank you for this video. I liked and subscribed. I finally found a decent free app (except GoPro shitty app) to add data to my bike videos. So I tried this advice and I am getting some strange readings. For example while I am still standing and not moving at all speedometer showing 13km/h, how is that possible? I tried to sync it as you advised but no luck for me. I also tried to convert it to few other formats but it wasnt OK. Any suggestions ?

[@MatiMorini]

Perfect thanks

[@samuelnadeau7839]

Can this be done with the fusion? Ive been trying and no luck. Also, the fusion says it does gps tracking but I have not been able to find anything

[@neilhancock8260]

Brilliant. I don't know much about gopros but for putting overlays on DJI drone videos, its the ants pants. dji produces subtitle files which contain all position and time info, so if manipulate those files in a spread sheet you can get a text file of the data which gpsvisualizer can convert into a gpx file for you and that file is syncronised with the video. VIRBeditor takes ages to export video. I'll have to be less greedy wiyh quality I guess Cheers

this is awesome, thank you! using the virb I was able to add overlay gps data from a bryton 330 to a footage from sjcam5000. easily understandable, and features like video2gpx syncing makes it very satisfying to use.

[@carlosmiret35]

Hey! Can I export the data only? I would colorize well the video in Davinci

[@bulute1958]

this is great

[@ShafiqKhan]

Brilliant tip. I guess I can use my Garmin Forerunner Watch (which records gpx data) instead of using an android device.

[@alyaspandocyclista]

is it can work on my garmin forerunner 935

[@SergeevAviationVideo]

Have you tried using a video shot on Sony-X3000 with GPS turned on? I could not, unfortunately, through VIRB display the speed, altitude and other parameters .. Sony program recognizes the data, and VIRB does not work. VIRB I like more, but unfortunately I do not know how to unite them.

[@Sir-Kay]

What video overlays do you use now? is there any free alternative? I have the Insta 360, Garmin 520 computer & I edit on my Macbook, what do u advice I use to get video overlays without paying? I've tried the Virb edit but, after importing my GPX file, I get a white blank screen.

[@droneeia]

Does this work with Insta 360 One X2 videos as well?

[@FranksBmwAdv]

Good video but I can't get Virb to allow uploading of any GPX files from various apps and even off Garmin GPS equipment.

[@IkmanPutra]

hello there, I am a cyclist, I have done what you do here, by manually align video footage with gpx file (garmin watch), not that easy since I have many footage during my ride and no idea where the start location of each footage , I don't record all the time during my ride (long ride 10-12 hours) but I record only specific location. I plan to buy Go Pro hero 7 with embedded gps location, my question if gopro footage with gps info can be synchronized with Garmin GPX file in order to have a complete ride ?

[@dirtforce0897]

Thanks, really helpful, the software looks great, but it all boils down to having to use an inherently weak video editing software. GoPro or Garmin Verb have no where near the editing capabilities as Adobe premiere. So we're left having to do a double export and the overlays are burnt in so can't be removed if required while editing in another software :(

[@sosteve9113]

thanks

[@kingsellemo]

any apps that also register the G force?

[@redxcars2025]

nice experience

[@charlesbotensten]

Question: don't see heart rate overlay, is that an option? Have Garmin HR monitor & Garmin bike computer

[@CLEARRTC]

Agreed want to get that climbing HR up there

[@mgomexx]

thnks

[@facealexitohdnp]

still work ? any app to record gpx that i need from android ?

[@nansfilms2430]

I am unable add the time stamp on the video using RaceRender3 i tried but it shows a integer number. Would you be able to help

[@GenCodeFPV]

Hero 5 has GPS built in, it would be nice to be able to do that so I could put it on my quad racer and get stats like top speed, 0-60 etc, can you use that data?

[@agl3110]

yes you can, there are some videos that explain how to in youtube

[@selcukgure3355]

perfect yav

[@marioanoza9385]

how to change the mph unit to kph?

[@e_mtb]

Watching this video in 2022, the latest VIRB version (which is very outdated unfortunately) does cause a problem with google maps on windows computers (maps don't show up). If you're searching for "Script error on that page - VIRB EDIT - API ISSUES" you will find a fix in the garmin forum on page 8, posted by the user Bruno

[@S4von]

Thank you! Copied the fix from Bruno's comment: 1. Open command prompt or powershell in administrator mode. 2. Copy and run the command to add the new entry: REG ADD "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION" /v VirbEdit.exe /t REG_DWORD /d 0x00002ee1

[@kevindoherty8233]

Thanks for the info

[@dirtrider88]

since the gopro doesnt create a gpx file how do you gopro videos and gps data???

[@TheTinRam]

The GoPros that have a GPS in them (Hero 5 and higher I think) let you just overlay using the GoPro video edition app. Lots of KZbin about this. To get a GPX file you need a smartphone.

[@Niphiz]

hey kyle,well,this goes to everyone that might have a solution,I use APPEX SPEED TRACKER in my iphone 5s,and it records everything,and can export it in a gpx file,I imported a video file into virb edit,and gone to import the gpx file,well,it didnt import it,it doesnt show anything,like it doesnt show where on the map I am,or with which speed I am going,in fact,the option use this log isnt even available,anyone that knows a solution? I have searched forums but couldnt find anything similar,I also tried with a downloade gpx file,same issue,is it my windows 8.1 that mess things up??

[@tmurphy0919]

Unfortunately, the Virb software is no longer able to sync the GPS data. I assume that since the Virb camera line has been discontinued, the software will no longer be updated. When you get to the sync page, you'll see the message "You are using a browser that is not supported by the Google Maps Javascript API. Please consider changing your browser." I have Chrome and Edge already, tried the other recommended ones and they didn't work either.

[@tylerbrown8150]

Does anyone know of any software/device that would allow a secondary user to view gopro footage live? I ride my motorcycle around a race track and would love to be able to have people in the pits watch the footage live. The bluetooth for the gopro app obviously doesnt have far enough range

[@samkelly2221]

If you had like $60 you could make an FPV Setup, if you want more info just search it up

[@tomasmachourek9805]

hi, is there any plugin to do the same in FCPX, pls?

[@kylemartin101]

Not sure, I am not a FCP user. My guess is no. I think most of the GPS overlay stuff will have to be done in the manufacturer's software.

[@repsolrider8379]

Wow! thanks a ton! I'm surprised this vid only has 20k views and was hard to find. You need to do the SEO better my friend. Dorks like me search with keywords like 'how to add motorcycle speed gopro video'.

[@EyeCanShootFL]

Know this is old but do you knowof a wat to add google maps overlay free?

[@simoncross40K]

so you have to have a compatible device it wont work for say footage from a gopro hero session 4 or hero 3?

[@kylemartin101]

This will work for any camera! HERO3 or even video from your cell phone. The trick here is the GPS track is recorded by a second device and not the camera.

[@ilovedubstep4804]

All my exported GPX Files have 0 Bytes and therefor dont show anything but an empty map in the program, anybody got a way to fix that?

[@alexk5258]

Thank you so much from russian riders!:)

[@muhammadfadzil3809]

Where did you get the gps data

[@Tomerdec]

What model is that watch you wear? It seems like a smart watch bit ;P

[@kylemartin101]

Tomer D it is called the regatta master and made by a company called Gill. It is not a smart watch, it is a watch designed for sailboat racing.

[@Tomerdec]

Alrighty, thank you :)

[@diegaogarcia]

my garmin virb software inst working in windows 10... it doesnt export video

[@robknight9064]

This information (which I found myself by experimenting) is great for new-comers, except that the exported video compression from VIRB Edit is terrible - clearly the bitrate is being compromised. The only way I got a decent quality product (but still not good enough) for KZbin was exporting a 2.7/4k video at 30fps in VIRB so that the quality decreased to a.... less-pixelated than otherwise - but not quite acceptable as HD - 1080p mp4 file. Way too much artefacting for fast-motion video. It's great to be able to add GPS data and overlays to HERO4/5 Session video, but I'm not sure it's worth the loss is picture quality, and VIRB is very limited in what it can do. It's better than nothing I suppose if you want those metrics!

[@AridersLifeYT]

does not work for hero 7 black, it wont find the metric gps data

[@TURIECFOTO]

when i not moving, its showing 6km/h.. why?

[@ruvymprokhor2696]

Its not working, its saying doesnt detect gps i was using a hero 6 with gps on

[@Keith24GB]

Does any one know a good app for IOS?

[@wesselderasmus]

GPS Tracks, best iOS app for what he's talking about.

[@dstumberger]

Have you confirmed that a .gpx file output from GPS Tracks IOS will import into the Virb editor? Several other devices/apps I've tried output gpx in a way that Virb won't load.

[@mumbai8308]

Today also there is some one you gone like your video and that me

[@AndyCYXU]

Nice !!! Almsot 4 years later and it seems to still work with GoPro 8 recordings, need to use telemetry extractor but works well from my quick test !!! Shame #GoPro has such garbage software for their cameras !!!

[@BillsSpamMail]

Why not just use the GPS data enbedded in the GoPro video?

[@focused313]

Texas NightOwl what if you're not using a gopro?

[@DanielMooreDJ]

you do not need a Garmin bike computer for this software I use TomTom

[@lillen1898]

is it only MPH not KM/h ? :(((( // sad swede

[@petrolhead3000]

Yes I recorded in Km/h and now the gauges won't work..sad :/

[@ColtonEckert1]

MAC DOWNLOAD: www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=6593

[@AMGTOUGEX]

doesn't use gopro gps data file which happens to be a ".wav" file. I know it's not ".gpx" but your video makes it seem like it's "easy" to use.

[@user-gl1wr6es6r]

This is a GREAT VIDEO Kyle!! Thanks a lot!! But these days we have this amazing APP! You can easily overlay gps with> try it in playstore!!!

[@kb_playz8597]

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