GPX: the universal standard
GPX (GPS Exchange Format) is the most widely used format for route sharing. Almost every GPS device, navigation app, and map website accepts GPX. Export from MilMap as GPX for use on Garmin, Suunto, Coros, TopoGPS, OsmAnd, or AllTrails. GPX contains waypoints, routes, and tracks in one file.
KML/KMZ: for Google Earth
KML (Keyhole Markup Language) is the Google Earth format. Export as KML when you want to visualise the route in Google Earth for a 3D briefing, or when you want to share the route with coordinators who use Google Earth. KMZ is the compressed KML format, useful for large maps with embedded images.
PDF route book: the print backup
The PDF route book is MilMap's most powerful export feature. It generates a printable document with map overview, waypoint list, distances, times, elevation profile, and MGRS coordinates per waypoint. Print on A4 or A5, laminate for weather resistance. Ideal as a backup when digital devices fail.
Share link: browser-based viewing
Create a share link for your map. The recipient opens the link in a browser and sees the route without an app or account. The link is temporary or permanent, and you can revoke it. Useful for briefings where commanders or coordinators view the route on their laptop.
Image export
For presentations and briefing documents, export the map as PNG or JPG at high resolution. Select the desired zoom level and crop, export, and add to PowerPoint or Word. Map images are useful for reports where you cannot include an interactive document.
Which format for which purpose?
In summary: GPX for device-to-device, KML for Google Earth, PDF for paper backup and briefing, share link for browser viewing, image for presentations. When in doubt, always export both GPX and PDF — then you are covered both digitally and on paper.