Garmin BaseCamp is a map viewing / GIS software package offered free for download by Garmin, primarily intended for use with their GPS navigation devices. BaseCamp serves as a replacement to the now unsupported Garmin MapSource.[3][4][5]

Garmin BaseCamp
Developer(s)Garmin
Stable release(s)
Windows4.7.5 / March 27, 2023; 19 months ago (2023-03-27)[1]
macOS4.8.13 / March 31, 2023; 19 months ago (2023-03-31)[2]
Operating systemWindows, macOS
TypeGeographic information system / GPS navigation device utility software
LicenseProprietary (free download)
Websitewww.garmin.com/en-US/shop/downloads/basecamp

Features

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  • View map and satellite imagery and transfer it to the GPS device.
  • Plan trips by entering routes and waypoints and transferring them to the device.
  • Geotag photos and export them to e.g. Picasa.

The Mac version has not been updated for ARM CPUs, and when launched on M1/M2 CPUs will run on Rosetta 2.

References

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  1. ^ "Garmin: BaseCamp Updates & Downloads". garmin.com. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
  2. ^ "Garmin: BaseCamp for Mac Updates & Downloads". garmin.com. Retrieved 2023-09-17.
  3. ^ "View Single Post - routes with street intersections as viapoints, NOT POIs". Garmin Forums. Archived from the original on 18 August 2011.
  4. ^ "MapSource Updates & Downloads". garmin.com. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Garmin Basecamp Series: Everything you need to know about Garmin's GPS Software". PureOutside. Retrieved 7 March 2024.