Inspect a FIT file
Manufacturer, sport, duration, record count, and a sample of points — as JSON.
Files stay on this device
1Select a file
2Set options
Nothing to set. Run when the file is ready.
3Run
Select a file first.
Your file is processed in your browser and never uploaded.
What this format is
FIT inspector: a look at the session without a desktop decoder. Useful when a file will not import and you need to see whether timestamps or GPS exist.
How to get the file
- From Garmin Connect
- 1. Export original FIT.
- From Strava
- 1. Account export FIT files work here too.
What is kept and what is lost
| Kept | Lost or missing |
|---|---|
| A summary JSON you can open in a text editor | Developer fields and lap-by-lap tables — not dumped in this view |
Questions
What is in the JSON?
Manufacturer, sport, duration, record count, HR/power range, and a sample of points. Enough to see why a file will not import.
Is this a full dump?
No. Developer fields and lap-by-lap tables are not dumped. Open the summary in a text editor.
Does inspect change the FIT?
No. You only download JSON.