How long does it take to create a GPS route animation?

With cine.tours, you can turn a GPS track into a cinematic route video in minutes. Traditional workflows using editing software like After Effects or Blender can take hours — or even days — of manual work.

Do I need video editing experience to use cine.tours?

No. cine.tours is designed for athletes and creators, not VFX artists. The camera animation is automatic, and everything runs in your browser — no software to install.

What file formats and devices does cine.tours support?

cine.tours accepts GPX, FIT (Garmin binary), KML, TCX, CSV, IGC (glider flight logs), and NMEA sentence logs. That covers virtually every GPS device and app: Garmin watches and cycling computers, Wahoo, Strava, Komoot, Google Earth, paraglider and hang-glider flight recorders, and custom GPS loggers. All parsing happens locally in your browser — no file is uploaded for import.

What resolution and aspect ratios can I export?

cine.tours supports 720p, 1080p, and 4K exports in 16:9 (landscape — YouTube and standard video), 9:16 (portrait — reels and shorts), and 1:1 (square — feed posts). Rendering happens on GPU-accelerated cloud workers, so even 4K finishes fast.

Can I overlay the animation on top of my own footage?

Yes. Upload a HUD or compass image with a green-screen background in the Mask panel — cine.tours composites it on top of the route and auto-detects the keying color from the edges of your image. Drop the rendered video into your editor (DaVinci, Premiere, Final Cut, etc.) and chroma-key the green out to overlay the animation on top of any other footage.

How much does cine.tours cost?

Every new account starts with 20 free render tokens — no credit card required. Additional credits are one-time purchases (no subscription, no expiry): Starter 10 credits €7.99, Creator 30 credits €18.99, Pro 80 credits €39.99, Studio 200 credits €79.99. Failed renders are automatically refunded.

Is my GPS data private?

All file parsing happens locally in your browser inside a Web Worker. Files are not uploaded for import. Your project is only sent to the server when you choose to render — and the rendered video is stored privately to your account.

How do I export a GPX from Strava?

Open the activity on the Strava website (not the mobile app), click the ⋮ menu, then Export GPX. The mobile app does not currently expose GPX export — use the web interface.

Can I animate Strava routes I haven't ridden?

Yes. Strava lets you export saved routes (My Routes → Route → Export GPX). Animate planned bikepacking routes the same way you would a finished activity.

Is this an alternative to Relive?

It overlaps. Relive auto-generates short clips with limited control. cine.tours gives you frame-level cinematic control: change the camera angle, add markers, drop title cards, render in 4K. The trade-off is a few minutes of editing vs. zero — but the output is yours to direct.

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Strava → Cinematic Video

Make a Strava route animation in minutes.

Strava is great for tracking. cine.tours is what you reach for when you want to *show* the ride. Export your Strava activity as GPX, drop it in, render a cinematic 3D map animation up to 4K.

Try cine.tours free — 20 free render tokens on sign-up.

How to animate a Strava activity

1) On Strava, open the activity → ⋮ menu → Export GPX.

2) Drag the .gpx file into cine.tours.

3) Pick a camera angle — drone for big-picture, follow for the rider POV, orbit for sprint highlights.

4) Render at 1080p, 4K, or for Reels and Shorts in 9:16 portrait.

Why animate beyond Strava

Strava's flyby and 3D activity views are nice for personal review, but they live inside Strava — you can't share them as a video. cine.tours produces a polished MP4 you can drop into a YouTube vlog, post to Instagram Reels, share on TikTok, or hand to a sponsor.

Build a story: drop title cards on key climbs, mark feed zones with custom icons, layer in elevation and speed profile overlays. Cinematic, not just a glowing line on a map.

Group rides, races, and multi-actor stories

Got a group ride or a race? Export the GPX from each rider's Strava activity and import them all. cine.tours animates them on the same map with colour-coded actors, gap overlays showing time differences, and chase mode for dramatic finishes.

Export sizes for every platform

Render in 16:9 landscape for YouTube and traditional video, 9:16 portrait for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, or 1:1 square for Instagram feed posts. Choose 720p, 1080p, or 4K — even 4K finishes in minutes thanks to GPU-accelerated cloud workers.

Frequently asked questions

How do I export a GPX from Strava?: Open the activity on the Strava website (not the mobile app), click the ⋮ menu, then Export GPX. The mobile app does not currently expose GPX export — use the web interface.
Can I animate Strava routes I haven't ridden?: Yes. Strava lets you export saved routes (My Routes → Route → Export GPX). Animate planned bikepacking routes the same way you would a finished activity.
Is this an alternative to Relive?: It overlaps. Relive auto-generates short clips with limited control. cine.tours gives you frame-level cinematic control: change the camera angle, add markers, drop title cards, render in 4K. The trade-off is a few minutes of editing vs. zero — but the output is yours to direct.