Sailing Route Maps Made Simple

A passage plan lives in waypoints and charts; the story of the trip deserves better. Turn your sailing route into an animated 3D map video.

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01

Import the Recorded Track

Most chartplotters, sailing apps, and GPS watches export GPX. Upload the file and the exact track appears — every tack and every detour included.

KML from Google Earth works too, and the free GPX viewer shows what's in the file first.

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Or Draw the Legs

Planning a trip or recreating one without a track? Set the route point to point across the water, harbor to harbor, and mark anchorages and stops with markers along the way.

  1. Select the type of activity.
  2. Define Origin & Destination of each leg.
  3. Click Play and get an instant preview of your video.
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Coastlines Look Good From Up Here

Satellite imagery and 3D terrain aren't just for mountains. A route threading between islands or hugging a coast reads beautifully from the air.

The camera work is yours: follow the boat with the Dynamic Camera, hold a wide shot, or fly ahead to the next harbor. See how the animated map maker works.

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“With AvoMap, we’ve added stunning 3D previews of our race courses — not just helpful for runners prepping before race day, but also a game-changer for our live briefings on-site. If you're a race organizer looking to give participants a clearer, more immersive course overview, we highly recommend it.

David LloydRace Director at Vietnam Trail Series

“I run a YouTube channel focused on trail running. For our Live Race Briefings, AvoMap helps me present race maps exactly how I want. It’s the perfect tool to bring my ideas to life as a content creator.”

Nick ThomaidisContent Creator & Trail Runner

“Avomap is a fantastic tool with an incredible range of options for preparing a route in a unique and exciting way. This makes cross-country runs truly enjoyable!”

Stefan SchwenkeHead of Media at Alpen Challenge Lenzerheide

“I discovered AvoMap by chance when searching for a way to create a professional route map for a local 10K and Half Marathon event. Not only was I able to display the route in a polished video, but I was also able to add notable markers, and display the elevation on screen. My client is delighted, and I'll definitely use the service again in the future.

Lauren PenmanCopywriting & Creative Social Media Marketing

“I have searched through a number of tools on the Internet to be able to visualize the routes of my road trips and vacations. None of the tools are as good as AvoMap, and it is improved almost weekly. You can really see the attention to detail in every feature.”

Jan SchöpkeTravel Enthusiast & Power User

An extremely user-friendly and intuitive tool, and of highest quality mapping and imaging I've seen! I use it regularly to visualise my hikes and treks in many videos I produce for my YouTube channel. It is a tool that meets all of my YouTube channel's needs.”

Kamil TrzebiatowskiVideo content creator at Wandering Cloud

“Work has taken me all over the world and ignited my interest in documenting my travels. AvoMap provides me a beautiful way to see my journey and remind me of the many beautiful places I have seen.

Steven WhiteTravel Documentarian & Visual Storyteller

AvoMap was incredibly easy to use — the learning curve was almost non-existent. Within minutes, I understood how everything worked, and just a bit later, I had a beautiful map video ready to go.”

JJaskiVisual Storyteller & Travel Enthusiast

“AvoMap is the perfect tool for promoting our trail races in Tây Giang, in the highlands of Vietnam. The videos bring our routes to life and help attract more runners to the region. Super easy to use and effective!

Võ Đức LongRace Director at K'Lang Jungle Summit

“I’ve always enjoyed using tools like Felt.com to plan and mark up my trips — but I wanted something more immersive. AvoMap delivers exactly that, with stunning 3D maps and smooth animations that bring my journeys to life.”

Vrushank VyasVisual Storyteller & Travel Enthusiast

“AvoMap has been a game-changer for my YouTube channel! It's easy to use, delivers high-quality videos fast, and offers great customization. Whether uploading GPS files or creating routes from scratch, it's the perfect tool for content creators — no tech skills needed.”

ChiaraVideo content creator at
Moving Potatoes

“I’ve been using AvoMap since 2024 to document my bikepacking journeys and create YouTube videos. The editing tools are the best I’ve found for customizing the fly-throughs I want to share, and the 4K render quality is beautiful. Plus, the AvoMap team is incredibly responsive to support questions and open to new ideas.”

Crispin HoultVisual Storyteller & Travel Enthusiast
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Mark Harbors and Anchorages

Over 100 marker presets are included, and you can upload your own symbols. Each marker takes a label and a description, so viewers know where you moored and why.

Waypoints in your GPX or KML file are picked up automatically.

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Set the Scene with a Fly-In

Open with an overview of the whole passage so your audience understands where things are and how far apart they lie, then dive in to the first leg.

Angle, height, duration, and direction of the fly-in are yours to set.

We have added full 3D course previews with AvoMap, which are useful not only for runners before our races but also for our live race briefings at the event. We recommend AvoMap to fellow race organizers who want to provide better course information to their participants.
David LloydRace Director at Vietnam Trail Series

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Sailing Route FAQ

Is AvoMap a sailing route planner?

Not in the navigation sense — it doesn't do tides, weather routing, or charts, and it's no substitute for a passage plan. It's the visual layer: the tool you use to show the route, animated over real geography, before or after the trip.

Which file formats can I import?

GPX and KML. Chartplotters (Garmin, Raymarine, B&G), sailing apps, and GPS watches typically export GPX; KMZ files convert in the free KMZ to GPX tool on this site.

Can I mark harbors and anchorages?

Yes — over 100 marker presets are included, and you can upload your own symbols. Each marker takes a label and description.

What does it cost?

The editor is free without limits, including the full animated preview. Exporting the finished video costs one render credit, starting at $9 for 5 videos.

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