Note: This page describes the development version of GPSBabel. It may substantially differ from the latest released GPSBabel.

Vcard Output (for iPod) (vcard)

This format can...

  • write waypoints

This format has the following options: encrypt .

The vCard output is intended to be in a format that enables waypoints to be viewed with an Apple iPod. This is achieved by mapping waypoint fields into vCard fields that can be displayed as 'Contacts' on the iPod. With the iPod mounted as a hard disk (see your iPod manual for instructions), the resulting VCF file should be moved into the iPod 'Contacts' folder. As an alternative, Mac OS X users may prefer to drag the VCF file into their address book and synchronize with the iPod using iSync.

encrypt option

Encrypt hints using ROT13.

By default geocaching hints are unencrypted; use this option to encrypt them.