File Extension Database

Open FIT File

A file with a FIT extension is listed as a GIS data file used by Garmin GPS navigation devices and Garmin software for sports purposes. Contains information about the coordinates and time recorded on the GPS device during a sporting activity involving a running, bicycle race, or other sporting event. FIT files can be worked on the web through the Garmin Connect service with which you can track progress, personal fitness and activity progress, thus generating a history over time. For example, users can upload data to Garmin Connect, using the FIT files, even in real time, and then review the routes traveled on a map and the total distance, duration and calories burned for each activity.

Garmin: Proper software to open FIT files is provided by Garmin, including Garmin Connect web services.

Frequently associated Windows objects:

AutoCADFITRasterPlot

How Can I Open FIT File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open FIT file is to find a FIT file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FIT file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open FIT file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as FIT file opener then try to search online for "FIT viewer", "application to open FIT file" or "open FIT file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open FIT file

How Can I Open FIT File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a FIT file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FIT file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with FIT file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as FIT file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open FIT file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open FIT file then try to search for "FIT viewer", "application to open FIT file" or "read FIT file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read FIT file

How Can I Open FIT File on Android

If you downloaded a FIT file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded FIT file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "FIT".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "FIT viewer", "FIT file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open FIT File on iPhone or iPad

To open FIT File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the FIT file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "FIT". This way you can find apps which can open FIT files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "FIT viewer" or "FIT file" online in your favorite search engine.