GPX Export API

The GPX Export API endpoint allows you to export your location data from Reitti as GPX files for a specified date range.

Endpoint

GET /api/v1/gpx/export?start=YYYY-MM-DD&end=YYYY-MM-DD

Usage

This endpoint is useful for:

Data Backup: Create regular backups of your location data
External Analysis: Export data for use in other mapping or analysis tools
Data Portability: Move your location data to other platforms
Custom Processing: Use exported data in your own applications or scripts

Authentication

Include your API token either as a header or query parameter:

# Using header
curl -H "X-API-TOKEN: your-api-token" \
     "https://your-reitti-instance/api/v1/gpx/export?start=2025-09-11&end=2025-09-13" \
     -o exported-track.gpx

# Using query parameter
curl "https://your-reitti-instance/api/v1/gpx/export?start=2025-09-11&end=2025-09-13&token=your-api-token" \
     -o exported-track.gpx

Parameters

start: Start date in YYYY-MM-DD format (inclusive)
end: End date in YYYY-MM-DD format (inclusive)

Both parameters are required.

Response

The endpoint returns a GPX file containing all location points within the specified date range. The response has the content type application/gpx+xml.

Example

# Export location data for a specific date range
curl -H "X-API-TOKEN: your-api-token" \
     "https://your-reitti-instance/api/v1/gpx/export?start=2025-09-11&end=2025-09-13" \
     -o my-location-data.gpx

What Can Be Achieved

Regular Backups: Automate daily, weekly, or monthly exports of your location data
Data Analysis: Import the GPX files into mapping software like QGIS or GPS analysis tools
Sharing Tracks: Export specific trips or time periods to share with others
Migration: Move your location data to other location tracking platforms
Custom Visualizations: Use the exported data to create custom maps or visualizations
Compliance: Export data for personal data requests or regulatory compliance