What file type is commonly used to store geocache data?

GPX.

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  1. JPG
  2. MP3
  3. GPX ✔

Why: GPX files hold cache descriptions and waypoint data for GPS devices.

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Answer: GPX. GPX files hold cache descriptions and waypoint data for GPS devices.

  1. Geocaching en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocaching
    most commonly in file-type GPX, which uses XML
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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