ECDIS Route Converter Online
Purpose-built for fast, accurate voyage plan conversions so you can brief the bridge team with confidence.
Paste or upload your RTZ file, review automated quality checks, and export clean data for GPS, ECDIS backups, or voyage reporting — all without leaving your browser.
1. Load Your Route
2. Review & Export
| Leg | Waypoint | Latitude | Longitude | Leg NM | Bearing° | Turn Radius (nm) | Speed (kt) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your waypoint table will appear here after parsing. | ||||||||
About This ECDIS Route Converter
Our ECDIS Route Converter Online is tailored for officers and voyage planners who need trustworthy data without sifting through bloated desktop software. The tool reads RTZ files generated by leading bridge systems, interprets latitude and longitude using the latest RTZ schema guidance, and delivers GPX and CSV downloads that feed smoothly into GPS units, backup ECDIS terminals, shoreside reporting tools, and analytics dashboards. Lightweight code, instant calculations, and an interface tuned for maritime workflows make it a faster, cleaner alternative to heavyweight converters and forum scripts that often require manual fixes.
How to Use the Converter
Drop an RTZ, XML, or waypoint text file into the import pad or paste the contents into the editor. Click “Parse Route” to trigger the client-side parser, which automatically extracts route names, waypoint metadata, turn radii, and any planned speeds. Review the health score to spot long or duplicated legs before exporting. When everything looks right, choose between GPX for navigational devices, CSV for spreadsheet work, or the “Share Link” button to create a stateful URL that restores the exact table, including validation notes, for teammates or auditors.
Tips for Best Results
Prefer raw RTZ files over screenshots or PDFs, as this ensures the XML parser can interpret namespaces reliably. Keep waypoint names short and descriptive so GPX-compatible devices display them clearly offshore. Use the health warnings to adjust excessive leg lengths or missing speeds before you brief the bridge team. Export both GPX and CSV when archiving a voyage; the CSV acts as a quick reference in case the ECDIS unit requires a manual rebuild. Finally, store your generated permalink in a voyage folder so it can be reloaded even when you are offline.
FAQs
What route formats does the converter accept? The parser supports RTZ 1.0 and 1.1 XML files, generic XML with waypoint tags, and clean CSV or TXT lists containing latitude and longitude pairs. It automatically normalises decimal degrees so you can mix formats without extra pre-processing.
How accurate are the leg distances? Leg lengths use double-precision great-circle geometry with a WGS84 Earth radius, yielding nautical mile values suitable for plan review and reporting. While real-world currents and weather may alter sailing time, your exported GPX retains the same precision as the original RTZ.
Can I collaborate with other planners? Yes. Generate a shareable link to embed the parsed route in a URL fragment. Team members paste the link into any modern browser to restore the table, summary analytics, and validation messages locally without uploading data to a server.
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