Convert GarminGDB to Parquet

Simple solution for complex geospatial data transformations.

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Your files will be securely handled and automatically deleted.

Why MyGeodata Converter?

  • Convenient for both occasional and regular use
  • Clean Parquet for GeoSpark or Dask
  • Supports many formats (vector + raster), useful in mixed GIS/CAD workflows
  • Batch uploads (ZIP and 7z supported)
  • 7,000+ coordinate systems
  • API available

Supported coordinate systems

  • WGS 84
  • WGS 84 / Pseudo-Mercator
  • WGS 84 / UTM zone [1-60] [N/S]
  • ETRS89
  • ETRS89 / LAEA Europe
  • ETRS89 / TM35FIN(E,N)
  • ETRS89 / Portugal TM06
  • ETRS89 / UTM zone [28-37] N (N-E)
  • NAD83
  • NAD83 / Pennsylvania South (ftUS)
  • NAD83(NSRS2007) / Texas South Central (ftUS)
  • NAD27
  • NAD27 / California zone VII
  • GDA94
  • GDA94 / MGA zone 41-59
  • GDA2020 / MGA zone 46-59
  • NZGD2000 / New Zealand Transverse Mercator 2000
  • Amersfoort / RD New
  • OSGB36 / British National Grid
  • Merchich / Nord Maroc
  • S-JTSK / Krovak East North
  • Israel 1993 / Israeli TM Grid
  • GGRS87 / Greek Grid
  • BD72 / Belgian Lambert 72
  • Dealul Piscului 1970/ Stereo 70
  • SIRGAS 2000
  • SIRGAS 2000 / UTM zone 23S
  • MAGNA-SIRGAS / Colombia Bogota zone
  • RGF93 / Lambert-93
  • ETRF2000-PL / CS92
  • HD72 / EOV
  • HTRS96 / Croatia TM
  • SWEREF99 TM
  • Merchich / Sud Maroc
  • SAD69 / UTM zone 23S
  • SAD69 / UTM zone 22S
  • Monte Mario / Italy zone 1
  • DHDN / 3-degree Gauss-Kruger zone 3
  • MGI / Austria Lambert
  • Pulkovo 1942 / Gauss-Kruger

...and 7,000+ other coordinate reference systems

Conversion from GarminGDB to Parquet

Upload your Garmin MapSource GDB data files (typically used in software like Garmin MapSource) and convert them online in a few clicks to Parquet - (Geo)Parquet format (most commonly used in software such as GeoSpark or Dask) or to many other formats commonly used in GIS and CAD systems.

How it works

  • 1

    Data upload

    Upload one or more Garmin MapSource GDB files (or a .ZIP / .7z archive).

  • 2

    Review and display

    Reviewing input data parameters and displaying their extent on a map.

  • 3

    Conversion options

    Settings for format options and conversion parameters.

  • 4

    Download result

    Resulting Parquet files are packaged in ZIP format and ready for immediate download by the user.

Technical details

Input data
Format Garmin MapSource GDB
Description Older Garmin desktop format; superseded by GPX/FIT for many uses, but still found in archives.
File type vector / single-file
Extensions .gdb
Note Proprietary Garmin database of waypoints/routes/tracks.
Supported geometries POINT LINESTRING
Reference


Output data
Format Parquet / GeoParquet
Description Analytics-friendly columnar storage; GeoParquet standardizes geometry and CRS. Ideal for big data and cloud lakes.
File type vector / single-file (columnar)
Extensions .parquet
Note Columnar analytics format; GeoParquet specifies geometry/CRS metadata.
Supported geometries POINT MULTIPOINT LINESTRING MULTILINESTRING POLYGON MULTIPOLYGON GEOMETRYCOLLECTION
Reference  https://parquet.apache.org/docs/file-format/
 https://github.com/apache/parquet-format
 https://geoparquet.org/
 https://github.com/opengeospatial/geoparquet

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum allowed size of input data?

The maximum size of the uploaded file is 5 GB. If your file is larger, you can try to compress it into a ZIP file with the maximum compression level (9) or, even better, into a 7z file. The contents of the package will be automatically unpacked on the server.

How secure is my data?

All data transfers are performed using the encrypted SSL protocol, which ensures secure data transfer. Both uploaded and converted data is temporarily stored in the data center and is further processed according to the user’s request. After some time, the data is automatically deleted - there is no need to delete it manually.