.BACKUP File Extension
Garmin BaseCamp Backup
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A BACKUP file may also be a backup file that contains a project created by Garmin BaseCamp. It is a Zip-compressed archive that stores all of the project data, including a .GDB GPS database and .GPI Garmin Point of Interest file. Garmin BaseCamp users create backups to preserve projects they can restore later in the software.
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BaseCamp allows you to plan and share outdoor activities with others, such as hiking, biking, or road trips. You can also import past trips recorded on Garmin devices to relive it through the software.
If you want to preserve an activity in case the software crashes or if you want to transfer it to another BaseCamp installation, you can save it as a BACKUP file. To create a BACKUP file, select .
Common BACKUP Filenames
BaseCamp_[YYMMDD].Backup - Default filename BaseCamp gives to BACKUP files where the "YYMMDD" represents the date. For example, if a BaseCamp creates a BACKUP file on March 25, 2024, the app names the file BaseCamp_240325.Backup.
How to open a BACKUP file
You can open a BACKUP file with Garmin BaseCamp in Windows and macOS. For example, to open a BACKUP file, select .
Since BACKUP files are Zip-compressed, you can also open them with a Zip utility, such as Microsoft File Explorer (Windows) or Apple Archive Utility (macOS). For example, you can rename the .backup file extension to .zip, then extract its contents and view them with a Zip utility.