Metadata Extraction of GPX Files

To briefly supplement my GPS Device Analysis research, the GPX file itself should have interesting metadata qualities that can help you decide its relevance to your case. For example, I was able to pull the following data out of my GPX file using ExifTool by Phil Harvey:

Gpx Metadata Link Href : http://www.garmin.com
Gpx Metadata Link Text : Garmin International
Gpx Metadata Time : 2013:03:03 19:38:00Z
Gpx Trk Name : ACTIVE LOG: 03 MAR 2013 14:11
Gpx Trk Trkseg Trkpt Lat : 11.111111
Gpx Trk Trkseg Trkpt Lon : -11.111111
Gpx Trk Trkseg Trkpt Ele : 143.85
Gpx Trk Trkseg Trkpt Time : 2013:03:03 19:35:50Z
Gpx Trk Trkseg Trkpt Extensions Track Point Extension Speed: 8.24
Gpx Trk Trkseg Trkpt Extensions Track Point Extension Course: 292.24

This provides yet another quick way of determining whether the GPX’s last Active Log corresponds with your working timeline.

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