Photos and images in any other file format must first be converted to one of the formats listed above before they can be used with the device.

2. User Photos

Most Garmin handheld navigators allow the user to load their own photos and/or images to the device, regardless of camera availability.

• User loaded photos and images must be saved in one of the file formats listed above.
• Photos and images in any other format must first be converted to one of the file formats listed above before they will be recognized by the device.
• User photos and images can be stored in the [GPSr]\Garmin\JPEG\ and/or [microSD]\Garmin\JPEG\ directories, as desired.
• User loaded photos and images can be viewed on the device using the Photo Viewer application.

3. Camera Photos

Garmin have produced multiple handheld navigators equipped with integrated cameras.

• Camera resolution varies by model, and some models will allow the user to choose from several photo resolutions.
• Photos taken with the integrated camera are geotagged with location and heading information.
• Camera photos are stored in either the [GPSr]\DCIM\ or [microSD]\DCIM\ directory, as configured in the device settings.
• Camera photos can be viewed on the device using the Photo Viewer application.

4. Geocache Photos

Many Garmin handheld navigators include special geocache photo and spoiler features.

• Geocache photos and spoiler images can help with locating a geocache location and/or solve related clues and puzzles.
• Geocache photos and spoiler images can be viewed directly on the device using the Geocaching application.
• Geocache photos are stored in the [GPSr]\Garmin\GeocachePhotos\ directory.
• See our Geocaching with Photos page for detailed information.
• Trail Tech Geocaching with Photos Press Release

5. Adventure Photos

Garmin handheld navigators with support for Garmin Adventures will provide access to related photos and images.

• Garmin Adventure photos and images can be viewed directly on the device using the Adventures and/or Photo Viewer applications.
• Garmin Adventure photos are stored in the [GPSr]\Garmin\JPEG\ directory.
• See How To... Adventures for detailed information.
• Trail Tech Garmin Adventures Press Release

6. Viewing Photos

Photos and images stored on the device and/or installed memory card can be viewed directly on the device.

• Use the Adventures application to view photos and images related to the currently active Adventure.
• Garmin pushbutton GPSr example: Viewing Garmin Adventure Photos on a GPSMAP 67
• Garmin touchscreen GPSr example: Viewing Garmin Adventure Photos on a Montana 7x0


• Use the Camera application to access the Camera Roll and view only photos taken with the device camera.
• Garmin pushbutton GPSr example: Viewing the Camera Roll on a GPSMAP 64
• Garmin touchscreen GPSr example: Viewing the Camera Roll on an Oregon 7x0


• Use the Geocaching application to view related geocache photos and/or spoiler images.
• Garmin pushbutton GPSr example: Viewing Geocache Photos on a GPSMAP 64
• Garmin touchscreen GPSr example: Viewing Geocache Photos on an Oregon 7x0


• Use the Photo Viewer application to sort and view all photos and images stored on the device and/or memory card.
• Garmin pushbutton GPSr example: Using the Photo Viewer on a GPSMAP 67
• Garmin touchscreen GPSr example: Using the Photo Viewer on a Montana 7x0

7. Sharing Photos

Send and receive photos wirelessly between compatible Bluetooth enabled Garmin handheld navigators.

• Video: Wireless Data Transfer between a GPSMAP 62st and Oregon 550t
• Video: Wireless Data Transfer with an Oregon x00/x50
• Video: Wireless Data Transfer using a Dakota 20
• Garmin pushbutton GPSr example: Wireless Data Transfer using a GPSMAP 66
• Garmin touchscreen GPSr example: Wireless Data Transfer using a Montana 7x0

8. Geotagging Photos

Photos saved in the *.JPEG file format can include additional information, including photo coordinates and heading details.

• Photos taken with an integrated camera are automatically geotagged with location and heading information.
• Photos from other sources can be geotagged with location and heading information as desired with Garmin BaseCamp.

9. Navigating to a Photo

Most Garmin handheld navigators will allow the user to select a photo as their navigation destination.

• See Navigation - Navigating to a photo