OpenTracks

OpenTracks

A Privacy‑First Sport Tracking Companion

• Designed for runners, walkers, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts who want reliable performance data without compromising personal privacy.

• Encourages health, skill development, and confidence by making training visible and actionable.

Core Tracking Capabilities

• Records distance, time, pace, speed, and elevation in real‑time while you run, walk, or cycle.

• Functions as a bike computer with a larger, easy‑to‑read screen for cyclists, showing speed, cadence, heart rate, and power metrics.

• Supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) sensors: heart‑rate monitors, speed/distance sensors, cadence sensors, and power meters.

• Calculates altitude gain and loss using a built‑in barometric sensor; displays elevation in EGM2008 (mean sea level) and exports coordinates in WGS84 format.

• Provides voice announcements for distance, pace, heart‑rate zones, or custom alerts to keep you informed without looking at the screen.

Media and Waypoint Features

• Allows you to mark points of interest along your route with photos, creating a visual log of landmarks, scenic spots, or training cues.

• Stores photos locally; they are only included in exported files if you choose to share them.

Data Management and Export

• Keeps detailed statistics (lap splits, interval analysis, cumulative totals) for post‑activity review and long‑term trend analysis.

• Exports tracks as KMZ (with embedded photos), KML, or GPX files, compatible with most GIS and fitness platforms.

• Operates entirely offline; no internet connection or additional permissions are required, ensuring your data stays on your device unless you deliberately share it.

User Interface and Experience

• Offers both dark and light themes that automatically follow the system’s appearance settings.

• Ad‑free interface eliminates distractions and protects user focus.

Licensing and Open‑Source Philosophy

• Released as libre/free/open‑source software under the Apache 2.0 license.

• Users may freely use, study, modify, and redistribute the source code, fostering community inspection, improvement, and trust.

Privacy Commitment

• No data is uploaded to external servers without explicit user consent.

• All recordings, sensor data, and media remain stored locally, giving you full control over what, if anything, you share with others.

Privacy-first Fitness Tracker

• OpenTracks combines robust sport‑tracking functionality with a strong privacy‑first approach, making it a trustworthy tool for anyone serious about monitoring and improving their outdoor activities.

FAQ

Q: Can I use OpenTracks without granting it access to my location or other sensors?

A: The app needs location access to record distance, pace, and elevation, and it can optionally connect to Bluetooth Low Energy sensors like heart‑rate straps or power meters. If you deny these permissions, tracking will be limited to manual entry or basic time‑only mode, but you can still enjoy the interface and export empty tracks.

Q: What file formats can I export my activities to, and do they include my photos?

A: You can export tracks as KMZ, KML, or GPX. KMZ bundles any photos you’ve attached to waypoints inside the archive, while KML and GPX contain only the GPS data. Photos are never included unless you explicitly select the KMZ format or manually add them to another file.

Q: Is an internet connection required for OpenTracks to work?

A: No. OpenTracks is designed to operate completely offline. Once installed, it functions without any network activity, which reinforces its privacy‑first stance and lets you use it in remote areas with no signal.

Version History

v4.28.1——25 Aug 2026

OpenTracks: privacy‑first fitness tracker for runners, cyclists & walkers. Record distance, pace, HR offline. Download the latest version of OpenTracks to enjoy new features and updates immediately!

*4.28.1

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!

*4.28.0

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!

*4.27.2

Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!