• GPSr Directory
  
  Parent Directory \ Active Directory \ Files \ Content Description ( file types )
  
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ GarminDevice.xml \ Primary system files and vector maps folder ( *.GCD *.GSP *.ico *.img *.sum *.TMP *.txt *.ver *.xml )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ Activities \ Garmin Activity Logs ( *.fit )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ Adventures \ Garmin Adventures Database ( *.adv )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ Apps \ Garmin Connect IQ Application Files ( *.BIN *.PRG )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ BirdsEye \ Garmin BirdsEye high-resolution raster map imagery ( *.jnx )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ Courses \ User created courses ( *.fit )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ CustomMaps \ User created raster maps ( *.kmz )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ CustomSymbols \ Contains custom waypoint symbols ( *.bmp )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ Debug \ Event Logs, RAM Dumps, etc. used for diagnostics ( *.log, *.txt )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ EDM \ Garmin Explore database files ( *.BIN )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ ExtData \ Extended Data files ( *.bin *.fnt )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ Filters \ Folder system for saved filters
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ Filters \ Geocache \ Contains filters used when searching geocaches ( *.gff )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ GeocachePhotos \ Folder system containing geocache specific spoiler photos ( *.jpg )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ GGZ \ geocache.ggz \ All ( *.ggz ) files are stored in this directory and sub-directories
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ GPS \ WebUpdater program configuration files ( *.BIN *.nvm )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ GPX \ temp.gpx \ All ( *.gpx ) files are stored in this directory and sub-directories
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ GPX \ Archive \ Saved.gpx \ Contains saved tracks and waypoints ( *.gpx )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ GPX \ Archive \ Auto \ Auto-archived track recordings (Day, Week, Full) ( *.gpx )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ GPX \ Current \ Current.gpx \ Contains the currently active track log recording ( *.gpx )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ GPX \ Nav \ Chirp.gpx, Coordinates.gpx, SightNGo.gpx \ Recent Navigation Destinations ( *.gpx )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ HTTP \ Working directory for web related data
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ HTTP \ dl_manager \ Outdoor Maps+ map downloads and configuration files ( *.DAT *.MET )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ Iridium \ inr.log \ Iridium satellite constellation log ( *.log ) 
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ JPEG \ Photos and images ( *.jpg )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ Location \ User created waypoints ( *.fit )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ NewFiles \ Place data files here for automated import and conversion on select models ( *.crs *.fit *.gpx *.tcx )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ POI \ Points of Interest database files ( *.GPI )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ PointCache \ Garmin Point Cache files for saved activities and courses ( *.gpc )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ Profiles \ Hike.gpf \ Profile (Activity) configuration files ( *.gpf )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ RegionData \ Map region overview files ( *.png )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ RemoteSW \ Update files other than device firmware ( *.bin *.GCD )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ RINEX \ grmnxxxyyy.18O \ RINEX log files ( *.18O )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ scrn \ Screen capture image storage ( *.bmp )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ SCRNSHOT \ Screen capture image storage ( *.bmp )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ Settings \ Settings.fit \ Fitness settings ( *.fit )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ Shortcuts \ Shortcut configuration files ( *.gsf )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ Sports \ RunningRunning.fit \ Fitness settings ( *.fit )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ SQL \ CustomMaps.db \ Database index files ( *.db *.sqlite3 *.txt )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ TempFIT \ Temporary navigation directory
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ TempFIT \ Courses \ Temporary course navigation files ( *.fit )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ Text \ Language database files ( *.gtt *.LN4 )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ Vehicle \ Vehicles.ver \ Position icon files ( *.srf *.ver )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ Weather \ index.xml \ Weather application data ( *.json *.png *.xml )
  
  GPSr \ Garmin \ WIFI \ OUT.BIN \ Wi-Fi network settings ( *.BIN )
  
  

• microSD Directory
  
  Parent Directory \ Active Directory \ Files \ Content Description ( file types )
  
  
  microSD \ Garmin \ Secondary vector maps folder ( *.img )
  
  microSD \ Garmin \ Adventures \ Garmin Adventures Database ( *.adv )
  
  microSD \ Garmin \ BirdsEye \ Garmin BirdsEye high-resolution raster map imagery ( *.jnx )
  
  microSD \ Garmin \ CustomMaps \ User created raster maps ( *.kmz )
  
  microSD \ Garmin \ GGZ \ geocache.ggz \ All ( *.ggz ) files are stored in this directory and sub-directories
  
  microSD \ Garmin \ GPX \ All ( *.gpx ) files are stored in this directory and user created sub-directories
  
  microSD \ Garmin \ HTTP \ Working directory for web related data
  
  microSD \ Garmin \ HTTP \ dl_manager \ Outdoor Maps+ map downloads and configuration files ( *.DAT *.MET )
  
  microSD \ Garmin \ JPEG \ Photos and images ( *.jpg )
  
  microSD \ Garmin \ POI \ Points of Interest database files ( *.GPI )
  
  microSD \ Garmin \ SQL \ CustomMaps.db \ Database index files ( *.db *.sqlite3 )

3. Transferring Data

1. Data transfer between Garmin BaseCamp and GPSr
   • See BaseCamp - Transferring Data
   • Video: Transferring Data in BaseCamp
   • Video: Sharing BaseCamp Data with your Device
      
2. Data transfer between Garmin GPSr using the 'Share Wirelessly' feature
   • See Wireless - Share Wirelessly
      
3. Manual data transfer between PC/Mac and Garmin GPSr
   • Do not add, delete or modify any files on the GPSr if you are not absolutely certain you know what you are doing
   • Reference Common Files and File Locations above to determine correct file transfer locations
   • Tip: You can temporarily disable large files quickly by changing file extensions to an unused type (for example: *.img to *.bak, etc.)

4. Best Practices

1. I just unboxed my new Garmin GPSr
2. Garmin GPSr Backup Procedures