Category: Importing

Can I import GPX/KML tracks?

Yes! Tripline can import GPX and KML files created by GPS devices and many popular mapping and fitness apps. We launched this feature on June 30, 2026.

NOTE: This is a Pro feature. If you don’t yet have a Pro subscription, now is the time! Go to Subscribe to create or upgrade your subscription.

To import a file:

  1. Go to Create Trip.
  2. Under Create from import, click Import File.
  3. Drag and drop a GPX or KML file onto the upload area, or click to choose a file.
  4. Review the map preview and choose how you’d like to import the file.
  5. Click Create Trip.
Creating a new trip from an imported GPS track

Supported file types

Tripline currently supports:

  • GPX (.gpx)
  • KML (.kml)

If you have a KMZ file, you’ll need to unzip and get .kml files before uploading.

Import options

Depending on what’s contained in your file, Tripline may detect:

  • Tracks
  • Routes
  • Waypoints

If multiple feature types are available, you can choose which one to import before creating your trip.

Options when importing a GPS track

NOTE: When importing a track, if you select Spacial matching (ignore timestamps), the importer will ignore timestamps and use a spatial algorithm to select waypoints that are close to the path. Some off-track waypoints may be ignored. Use this option if you have a file with waypoints that were added after recording.

What gets imported?

Tripline imports the places and travel paths contained in your file whenever possible. The imported trip remains fully editable, so you can:

  • Rename places
  • Add descriptions and photos
  • Reorder points, add new points (see note)
  • Continue editing your trip just like any other Tripline trip

Importing into existing trips

If you want to import a GPS track into an existing trip:

  1. Go to the trip and click [EDIT MAP]
  2. Select the waypoint where you want to insert the track
  3. Open the dropdown on the right side of the waypoint block
  4. Select [Insert GPS Track]
  5. Follow the prompts
Inserting a GPS track into an existing trip

Your track (and embedded waypoints) will be imported and placed into your timeline. You can add multiple GPS tracks to a trip.

NOTE: We currently don’t display a preview map when inserting a track into an existing trip. This is for layout simplicity. The options work the same as when creating a new trip.

Adding new waypoints to imported tracks

If you’d like to add new waypoints on your imported track, click the point on the path where you’d like to add a new waypoint and choose [Split & Add Waypoint].

Adding a new waypoint to an imported track

Tripline will add a new waypoint at the clicked point and preserve your imported track. For accuracy, we suggest zooming in before adding new points.

NOTE: You can delete added points and your original path will be preserved. However, if you reorder waypoints, your path may be replaced since the source track would no longer be valid.

Limitations

At this time:

  • KMZ files are not yet supported. If you have a .kmz file, you’ll need to unzip it and import individual .kml files.

If you encounter a file that doesn’t import correctly, please contact support@tripline.net and, if possible, include the original GPX or KML file. It helps us improve compatibility with different GPS devices and applications.

How do I import my Facebook posts?

Importing from Facebook is easy, here’s what to do:

First, connect your Tripline account to Facebook

  1. Go to https://www.tripline.net/myaccount
  2. On the right side of the page, click Facebook [ Connect ]
  3. Authorize the Tripline app (you’ll be redirected back to the Tripline site)

Then import your checkins into a new Trip

  1. Click on [ + New Trip ] in the header
  2. On the Create page, choose Facebook [ Import Posts ]
  3. We’ll display your 10 most recent posts
  4. You can click the [ Load More ] link at the bottom of the list to get to your earlier items
  5. Choose the individual posts that you want to import and click [ Create Trip ]
  6. We’ll create a Trip from the posts you selected and open the Tripline editor. You can modify places, set travel modes by clicking on lines or just click [ Save & Exit ] to go to the Trip page.
  7. If you want to add/edit more places manually, click [ Edit Map ] on the Trip page

If you’re having problems, please email support@tripline.net

How do I import my trips from Tripit?

Importing from Tripit is easy, here’s what to do:

First, connect your Tripline account to Tripit

  1. Go to https://www.tripline.net/myaccount
  2. On the right side of the page, click Tripit [ Connect ]
  3. Authorize the Tripline app (you’ll be redirected back to the Tripline site)

Then import a trip from Tripit

  1. Click on [ + New Trip ] in the header
  2. On the Create page, choose Tripit [ Import Trip ]
  3. The first page you’ll see allows you to select an upcoming trip to import. If you want to import a past trip, click on the [ Show Past ] button.
  4. Choose a trip and click [ Open Selected Trip ]
  5. We’ll display all of the information from your Tripit trip. Note that not all items have dates and/or geo information, and the sorting may not be perfect.  We’re working on improvements.
  6. Choose the individual items that you want to import and click [ Create Trip ]
  7. We’ll create a Trip from the places you selected and open the Tripline editor. You can modify places, set travel modes by clicking on lines or just click [ Save & Exit ] to go to the Trip page.
  8. If you want to add/edit more places, click [ Edit Map ] on the Trip page

If you’re having problems, please email support@tripline.net

How do I import my Instagram posts?

UPDATE: We’ve removed the option to import from Instagram due to technical changes on the Instagram Platform. Meta disabled the Instagram Basic Display API in December 2024.

Importing from Instagram is easy, here’s what to do:

First connect your Tripline account to Instagram

  1. Go to https://www.tripline.net/myaccount
  2. On the right side of the page, click Instagram [ Connect ]
  3. Authorize the Tripline app (you’ll be redirected back to the Tripline site)

Then create a trip by importing your posts

  1. Click on [ + New Trip ] in the header
  2. On the Create page, choose Instagram [ Import Posts ] on the right side
  3. We’ll display your 20 most recent posts
  4. If there’s no Location data on a post, enter the location that you tweeted from in the typeahead box below the “Unknown Location” text
  5. You can click the [ + Load More ] link at the bottom of the list to get to your earlier items.
  6. Check the items you want to import and then press [ Create Trip ]
  7. We’ll import your selected posts into a Trip and display the Tripline map editor. Click [ Save & Exit ] to go to the Trip page.
  8. If you want to add/remove places, click [ Edit Map ] on the Trip page

How do I import my Swarm/Foursquare checkins?

Importing from Swarm/Foursquare is easy, here’s what to do:

First, connect your Tripline account to Swarm/Foursquare

  1. Go to https://www.tripline.net/myaccount
  2. On the right side of the page, click Swarm [ Connect ]
  3. Authorize the Tripline app (you’ll be redirected back to the Tripline site)

Then import your checkins into a new Trip

  1. Click on [ + New Trip ] in the header
  2. On the Create page, choose Swarm [ Import Checkins ]
  3. We’ll display your 20 most recent checkins
  4. You can click the [ Load More ] link at the bottom of the list to get to your earlier items.
  5. Choose the individual checkins that you want to import and click [ Create Trip ]
  6. We’ll create a Trip from the checkins you selected and open the Tripline editor. You can modify places, set travel modes by clicking on lines or just click [ Save & Exit ] to go to the Trip page.
  7. If you want to add/edit more places, click [ Edit Map ] on the Trip page

If you’re having problems, please email support@tripline.net