myTracks for iOS User Guide
Welcome to the comprehensive user guide for myTracks on iOS. This guide covers all aspects of using myTracks to record GPS tracks, manage your outdoor adventures, and synchronize data across your devices.
Record Tracks
Learn how to record GPS tracks on your iPhone or iPad, configure recording settings, add waypoints, and take photos during recordings.
Organize Tracks
Discover how to manage your track library, organize tracks in folders, view speed and elevation profiles, edit track properties, and delete tracks.
Export Tracks
Export your GPS tracks as GPX or KML files to use with other apps, send via email, or store in cloud services like Dropbox.
Maps
Explore different map types including Apple Maps, OSM Pixel Maps, and OSM Vector Maps. Learn how to download offline maps for use without an internet connection.
Search
Use the search function to find addresses and points of interest (POIs) on the map.
iCloud
Enable iCloud synchronization to keep your tracks and photos in sync across all your iOS devices and Macs.
Import Tracks
Import GPS tracks from GPX files using the 'Open in' feature from other apps like Mail or Dropbox.
Apple Watch
Use myTracks on your Apple Watch to record GPS tracks directly on the watch or remotely control recordings on your iPhone.
Navigation
Navigate along previously recorded GPS tracks or imported routes with turn-by-turn guidance.
Additional Settings
Configure units, GPS display format, track recording appearance, photo settings, and diary mode options.
iOS Settings
Manage location, photo, motion, camera, and mobile data permissions for myTracks in iOS Settings.
Backup
Learn how to backup your tracks and photos using iTunes or by exporting them as ZIP files.