MapifyGPX.de: Easily convert GPX waypoints to map links

What started as a small solution for the family is now being actively used: the platform mapifygpx.de is a side project of mine and has been online for several months. There, I provide small free apps that process GPX files (GPS Exchange Format) and solve everyday problems around routes, waypoints, and navigation.

The first available app, Waypoint2Maps, converts waypoints from GPX files into direct links for Google Maps and Apple Maps. Instead of manually copying coordinates or switching back and forth between different apps, users get a clear list of clickable links.

The idea originally came from my father. He had repeatedly asked me to generate such links for him so that he could use waypoints more easily for navigation on his motorhome trips. This recurring small task eventually led to the creation of mapifygpx.de.

Technically, mapifygpx.de is based on a deliberately lean setup: I develop the actual apps in R/Shiny and host them via shinyapps.io. The accompanying website is built with Jekyll and the Minimal Mistakes theme and is provided via GitHub. What is particularly interesting to me is that I continuously develop the apps further based on user feedback and add practical details.