UPOI File Extension
IGO Points Of Interest Format
What is a UPOI file?
The UPOI file extension is linked to IGO Points Of Interest Format and belongs to the GIS Files category, which includes 247 files.
UPOI file support extends to various operating systems, including Windows, Mac OS and Linux. To convert a UPOI file, you can choose from 2 programs such as GPSBabel and Naviextras Toolbox.
Programs that support UPOI files
How to open a UPOI file?
If you cannot open a UPOI file, it is most often due to missing software. Select a program from the list according to your operating system. Then go to the official website of the program developer, download it, and install it on your device.
When it comes to opening and working with UPOI files, GPSBabel and Naviextras Toolbox are the top choices for users. To install the updated version of GPSBabel, simply go to the GPSBabel site and download the installer compatible with all major platforms.
Once installed, GPSBabel will be set as the default program, and UPOI files will open automatically.
Set GPSBabel as the default UPOI program
Changing Default Programs in Windows
- Right click on your UPOI file, then select "Open with" and click "Choose another application";
- In the pop-up window, select the GPSBabel application;
- Check the "Always use this application" checkbox, and then click "OK" to apply the selected application as the default for opening UPOI files.
Change Default Program on Mac
- Right click or Control + left click on the desired UPOI file;
- Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
- At the bottom of the window, find the "Enable" menu, where "Recommended Programs" is already selected by default;
- Within this menu, select "All Programs" and then locate GPSBabel. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to set it as the default program.
Convert to and from UPOI
If obstacles arise while working with a UPOI file, you may convert it to formats like GPX or other similar types for smoother handling.
Keep in mind that converting a UPOI file may introduce some limitations, but the original format can often be restored.
Offline software like GPSBabel allows you to convert UPOI files to other formats while maintaining quality.
Convert UPOI to other file formats
Converting Files to UPOI Format
Solve problems with UPOI files
Certain problems with UPOI files can be conveniently fixed with small software tweaks. Here are some helpful tips to address them.
Why does GPSBabel stop responding or crash intermittently?
The likely cause of GPSBabel crashing is lack of software updates. Install the latest updates available for GPSBabel products.
Restarting your computer will solve many common problems, which is why it’s the first thing you should do before changing any settings related to the software.
What are the best practices for repairing a UPOI file that has gone bad?
Open the corrupted UPOI file in a recovery program and select the "Repair" menu item. Please be patient while the recovery process completes, which will automatically restore the damaged gis files.
How do I know if my UPOI file is corrupted?
Common indications of damaged UPOI gis files are:
- Attempts to open the file result in errors or failed results;
- The file causes GPSBabel or other programs to hang or crash during operation;
- Unexplained increase in UPOI file size;
- Error messages appear while working with the file;