Garmin Explore™ for PC - Free Download: Windows 10/11 Edition

★ ★ ★ Garmin Explore Overview

What is Garmin Explore? The Garmin Explore app is a mobile navigation solution for adventure seekers, explorers, and outdoor enthusiasts. It allows users to map, track, and navigate their trek from anywhere with unlimited cloud storage. The app provides basic trip planning or viewing of maps preloaded on the device. It can also be paired with a compatible Garmin GPS device via Bluetooth technology to access additional capabilities. The app provides free online access to detailed topographic maps, color aerial imagery, and other navigation aids. Users can manage their collections, tracks, and routes and sync their cloud-stored data with a compatible Garmin device. The app can also be used with inReach enabled devices to turn the mobile device into a true off-the-grid satellite companion.

Software Features and Description

1. The Garmin Explore app will send and store the waypoints, planned routes, GPS tracks and Garmin activities you've recorded in the cloud, allowing you to access and use that data on the Garmin Explore web site to plan or review your adventures.

2. For adventure seekers, explorers and outdoor enthusiasts, the Garmin Explore ecosystem offers a complete mobile navigation solution that — when paired with a compatible Garmin device¹ — lets you map, track and navigate your trek from anywhere with unlimited cloud storage.

3. Use Garmin Explore with your inReach enabled devices, such as the GPSMAP® 66i navigator and satellite communicator, to turn your mobile device into a true off-the-grid satellite companion.

4. Garmin Explore provides basic trip planning or viewing of maps you’ve preloaded on your device.

5. The Garmin Explore app allows you to access your phone’s contact list for easier messaging and sharing when connected.

6. You can also sync your cloud-stored data with a compatible Garmin device.

7. Or you can use the mobile app to pair your smart device via BLUETOOTH®² technology with a compatible Garmin GPS device, so you can do and see even more.

8. Garmin Explore provides free online access to a wide range of additional capabilities.

9. The maps and navigation data loaded onto your device can be used anywhere, anytime — even when you’re out beyond the reach of cellphone towers or internet connections.

10. For example, you can download detailed topographic maps, color aerial imagery and other navigation aids directly to your mobile device.

11. A Garmin account is needed to store your data in the cloud.

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Download and install Garmin Explore™ on your computer

GET Compatible PC App

App	Download	Rating	Maker
Garmin Explore	Get App ↲	434 3.85	Garmin

Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

Windows 10
Windows 11

Install Garmin Explore™ app on your Windows in 4 steps below:

Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Using Garmin Explore on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:

Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "Garmin Explore"
The search will reveal the Garmin Explore™ app icon. Open, then click "Install".
Once Garmin Explore is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including Garmin Explore.
Now enjoy Garmin Explore on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC

Download	Developer	Rating	Current version
Get APK for PC →	Garmin	3.85	3.13.2

Download on Windows 11

For Windows 11, check if there's a native Garmin Explore Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:

To get started, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto "Playstore on PC" » click "Configure_Download" button. This will auto-download and install PlayStore on your computer.

To use Garmin Explore,
- Login to the PlayStore we just installed
- Search for "Garmin Explore" » then Click "Install".
- Garmin Explore™ will now be available on your Windows start-menu.

Minimum requirements	Recommended
8GB RAM SSD Storage Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000 Architecture: x64 or ARM64	16GB RAM HDD Storage

Get Garmin Explore on Apple macOS

Download	Developer	Reviews	Rating
Get Free on Mac	Garmin	434	3.85

Download on Android: Download Android

Garmin Explore™ functions

- Map, track, and navigate your trek from anywhere with unlimited cloud storage

- Basic trip planning or viewing of maps preloaded on the device

- Pair with a compatible Garmin GPS device via Bluetooth technology to access additional capabilities

- Free online access to detailed topographic maps, color aerial imagery, and other navigation aids

- Manage collections, tracks, and routes

- Sync cloud-stored data with a compatible Garmin device

- Use with inReach enabled devices to turn the mobile device into a true off-the-grid satellite companion

- Trigger an interactive SOS to the GEOS 24/7 emergency response team in an emergency

- Two-way messaging and LiveTrack location tracking via the 100% global Iridium satellite network

- Access phone’s contact list for easier messaging and sharing when connected

- Unlimited map downloads

- High-detail GPS trip logging and location sharing

- Online trip planning

✔ Pros:

- Free mapping and offline use

- Compatible with Garmin units for storing, editing, organizing, and syncing GPS data

- Simple and clean interface

- Automatically syncs with Garmin watch for river travel

- Good downloadable and free maps

☹ Cons:

- Doesn't allow import or export of gpx/tcx files of routes

- Duplicate map info saved to phone with Explore and Earthmate apps

- No device capability for the 66s to save multiple Bluetooth pairings

- Need to use and register with Garmin Connect app even when not using other functions

- Cannot load tracks to Garmin Instinct without a PC, except through Explore or Connect app

- No export of gpx/tcx files from the app, forcing use of web browser version of Connect for export

Top Pcmac Reviews

Needs GPX/TCX import/export

By Trailname Numbers (Pcmac user)

The ability to import waypoints and tracks from gpx files made elsewhere would improve the usability of this app. Near as I can tell, this app, or the connect app, are the only ways to load tracks to the the app Instinct without a PC (something likely not available if on a long trail). Storing the waypoints/tracks in the explore app, and syncing the necessary ones for the next couple days would be far faster if it were possible to use existing gpx files. Export of gpx/tcx files from the app (this one and the connect app) would also be incredibly useful. It is very annoying to be forced to use the web browser version of connect to export a gpx/tcx/fit file when this should be fully possible from the app. Sharing with other apps or airdrop would allow for adhoc sharing of data without internet connection with other hikers.
Great but needs GPX import/export

By BerenV (Pcmac user)

I’m pretty happy overall with this app and like the simple and clean interface better than GIA gps. The downloadable and free maps are good. The fact that it syncs automatically with my the app watch is really cool for river travel, because I can see what lakes and swamps are around the next bend, and the track of where I’ve already been. However, this app isn’t really a full-featured app since it doesn’t allow import or export of gpx/tcx files of routes. It would be really nice if the app would allow you to load gpx courses onto and off of your watch through the app instead of having to use the app Connect on a computer.
Mostly good, so far.

By WA7ADV (Pcmac user)

I have the new GPSmap66s, and a inReach mini. It would be great to see the Explore and Earthmate apps combined into one rather than have duplicate map info saved to my phone. They already both use the same website for online management. Also, add device capability for the 66s to save multiple Bluetooth pairings. I can’t switch between my iPad and iPhone without deleting and then creating a new pairing each time. Lastly, why do I have to use and register with the the app Connect app when I’m not using any other functions from it?
Pretty great free app!

By MT Matt (Pcmac user)

After using this app for several months and turning my fiends on to the great free mapping and offline use, I’m beginning to appreciate this app as one of the best free mapping apps period. I also have a GPSMAP 66 and the apps true potential isn’t realized until using it with a compatible the app unit. I can store, edit, organize, and sync all my GPS data inside this app. It will also allow me to create waypoints and send them to my 66. Overall a great free app that keeps getting better! Thanks the app!