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Free GPX & Strava Video Overlay Generator
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⚡ 100% Free Forever • Unlimited Duration • Direct Strava Import

Free GPX & Strava Video Overlay Generator for Runners

Turn your GPS running activities from Strava, Garmin, Apple Watch, COROS, Polar, Suunto, or Stryd into broadcast-grade animated telemetry overlays. Export native transparent video (.MOV), MP4, or GIF with live pace, 5-zone heart rate meters, split bars, elevation profiles, and GPS route maps — 100% free with no paywalls or duration caps.

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✓Free Forever (No paywalls or subscriptions)
✓1-Click Strava Import & GPX upload
✓Unlimited Duration (5K to Ultramarathon)
✓100% Private (Rendered on-device)
LIVE ANIMATED TELEMETRY DEMO
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Animated Telemetry Showcase

Built for Every Running Video Format

Whether you film widescreen YouTube race recaps on a GoPro or DJI Osmo Action, or vertical Instagram Reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts on your phone, RunningOverlay adapts with crisp animated data.

Animated GIF • Vertical StackAnimated vertical GPX telemetry video overlay showing live timer, distance in km, running pace, 5-zone heart rate gauge, kilometre split bars, and moving GPS route map over a coastal running video

Vertical Telemetry Stack Overlay

Our signature HUD stack places your live race clock, distance, pace, 5-segment heart rate zone meter, 5-split bar graph, and animated GPS route trace cleanly down the left or right edge of your video.

YouTube Race RecapsGoPro / DJI ActionTransparent .MOV
Animated GIF • Horizontal BarAnimated horizontal running telemetry bar overlay at the bottom of a video showing timer, pace, distance, heart rate zone bar, cadence SPM, elevation profile graph, and GPS route map

Widescreen Broadcast Telemetry Bar

Switch to Horizontal orientation with one click for a sleek TV-broadcast lower-third dashboard. Keeps the centre of your action camera frame completely unobstructed while animating every metric along the bottom.

Lower-Third DashboardElevation Profile16:9 Widescreen
Animated GIF • 9:16 Reels & TikTokVertical 9:16 Instagram Reel and TikTok trail running video with animated Strava and Garmin telemetry overlay showing pace, heart rate zones, splits, and GPS map

Mobile Reels, TikTok & YouTube Shorts

Create high-retention running vlogs directly on iPhone or Android. Export native transparent video for iOS editors, or use the 1-click Green Screen Chroma Key MP4 and Animated GIF modes in CapCut Mobile, InShot, and VN.

CapCut Mobile & DesktopiPhone & Android9:16 Vertical Video
Animated GIF • 5 Themes & AlphaAnimated showcase of 5 GPX video overlay colour presets: Lime, Orange, Cyan, Monochrome, and Green Screen Chroma Key over a transparent alpha checkerboard

5 Built-In Colour Themes + Custom Palette

Pick from Lime, Orange, Cyan, Monochrome, or Green Screen Chroma Key — or fine-tune custom hex colours, box width, text alignment, and background opacity.

Apple ProRes 4444 AlphaChroma Key PresetUp to 3x Resolution
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14+ Customisable Telemetry Widgets

Every Running Metric Fully Customisable

Unlike generic multi-sport tools that only show cycling or motor vehicle speedometers, RunningOverlay is engineered specifically for runners. Drag and drop to reorder, toggle, or style any combination of widgets.

TIMER
18:42

1. Race & Activity Timer

Displays elapsed workout time with second precision. Includes custom offset calibration and a Reset data to 0 at start toggle for synchronising with trimmed video clips.

DISTANCE
5.24KM

2. Distance (KM & Miles)

Shows cumulative running distance with real-time decimal precision. Toggles seamlessly between Kilometres (KM) and Miles (MI) with automatic unit conversion.

CURRENT PACE
4:12/KM20s Smooth

3. Smoothed Current Pace

Instantaneous running pace in /KM or /MI. Features an adjustable rolling averaging window (5s to 60s) to eliminate erratic GPS point jumps and produce stable pacing.

AVERAGE PACE
4:28/KM

4. Average Pace

Calculates cumulative average pace across the entire session or within your trimmed segment, helping viewers track overall pacing strategy and negative splits.

LAST 1 KM PACE
4:18/KMRolling

5. Rolling 1km / 1mi Pace

Computes average pace over the trailing 1,000 metres (or 1 mile) window, offering a realistic look at current workout tempo without full-session averaging lag.

HEART RATE
174BPMZ4 THRESHOLD

6. Heart Rate & 5-Zone Meter

Parses sensor BPM from Garmin, Apple Watch, Polar, or chest straps. Auto-calculates Z1–Z5 zones and renders either an animated progressive fill bar or dynamic zone pill.

CADENCE
182SPM

7. Running Cadence (SPM)

Extracts step cadence in steps per minute (SPM) from optical wrist sensors or foot pods, allowing runners to highlight turnover rhythm and consistency.

RUNNING POWER
295W

8. Running Power (Watts)

Displays running wattage from Stryd foot pods, Garmin Running Dynamics, COROS, or Apple Watch watchOS running power streams for effort-based race analysis.

ALTITUDE
142M

9. Real-Time Altitude

Barometric or GPS elevation above sea level in metres (M) or feet (FT). Essential for trail runners, mountain ascents, and fell running race videos.

ELEVATION GAIN
+185M

10. Cumulative Elevation Gain

Tracks cumulative total vertical ascent gained throughout the workout or trimmed segment, showing viewers the total hill climbing effort.

GRADE %
+4.8%SLOPE

11. Incline Grade %

Calculates instantaneous uphill or downhill slope gradient percentage from smoothed GPS distance and elevation delta, demonstrating route steepness.

12. Elevation Profile Graph

A full course topographic elevation graph with shaded gradient area fill and a live moving marker tracking the runner's exact position on the climbs and descents.

SPLITS (KM / MI)

13. Live Pace Splits Bar Chart

Plots vertical pace bars for your last 5 completed or active kilometres/miles. Solid bars lock in completed splits while the active split grows in real time.

14. Animated GPS Route Map

Renders course geometry with latitude-corrected aspect ratio scaling, glowing route progress line, and a live GPS dot showing exact movement across the loop.

Feature Comparison

Comparison: RunningOverlay.com vs Other Tools

Looking for the best way to add telemetry to your running videos? Here is how RunningOverlay.com compares to other video overlay software and paid tools.

Feature / Capability⚡ RunningOverlay.comOther Overlay Tools
Price✓ 100% Free ForeverPaid subscriptions / paywalls
Free Video Duration Limit✓ UnlimitedOften restricted / duration caps on free tier
Direct Strava Account Import✓ 1-Click Strava Import + GPX✕ Manual file download & upload only
All Telemetry Widgets Unlocked✓ All 14+ Widgets FreePro widgets locked or watermarked
Running-Specific Visuals✓ 5-Zone HR Gauge, KM/MI Split Bars, Rolling PaceGeneric multi-sport / automotive speedometers
Transparent Video Export✓ Native Transparent VideoOften locked behind paid tier
Mobile Editing (iPhone & Android)✓ MOV, MP4 & GIF SupportDesktop-focused workflow
Data Privacy & Processing✓ 100% Local In-BrowserCloud upload queue / server processing
Fast 3-Step Workflow

How to Add Strava & Garmin Data to Your Video

No software installation, no account registration, and no complex timeline syncing required. Create your first overlay in under 60 seconds.

1

Connect Strava or Drop a GPX File

Click Import from Strava to pull your latest run directly from your Strava account (with GPS, heart rate, cadence, and power streams), or drag and drop any GPX file exported from Garmin Connect, Apple Watch, COROS, Polar, or Suunto.

2

Select Widgets, Trim & Style

Toggle and drag-to-reorder 14+ telemetry widgets. Use the Trim Segment slider to match the exact section of your run featured in your video clip, and pick between Vertical Stack or Horizontal Bar in your favourite colour preset.

3

Download & Drop Into Your Editor

Export as Transparent Video (.MOV) for instant alpha transparency in CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or iPhone — or choose MP4 (Green Screen Chroma Key) / Animated GIF for Android and mobile apps.

Supported GPS Devices:⌚ Garmin Connect🧡 Strava Direct Import🍎 Apple Watch & Ultra🧭 COROS❄️ Polar Flow⛰️ Suunto⚡ Stryd Power📡 Wahoo ELEMNT
Compatible Video Editors:✂️ CapCut (Desktop & Mobile)🎬 DaVinci Resolve🎞️ Adobe Premiere Pro🍎 Final Cut Pro & iMovie📱 InShot & VN Editor
Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about creating free GPX and Strava running video overlays for desktop and mobile editors.

What is a Running Overlay?▼
RunningOverlay.com is a free browser-based tool that takes your GPS running data (via direct Strava connection or GPX files from Garmin, Strava, Apple Watch, COROS, Polar, Suunto, or Wahoo) and turns it into animated telemetry overlays. You can export transparent video (.MOV), MP4 video, animated GIFs, or PNG image sequence frames to overlay directly onto your running footage in any video editing app.
Why is RunningOverlay.com completely free?▼
RunningOverlay.com is 100% free because all GPX parsing, rendering execute locally inside your web browser on your own device. Because your device does the processing rather than expensive cloud rendering servers, our infrastructure running costs are very low.

This local-first architecture also means complete privacy: we never see, retain, or store any of your activity data, GPS tracks, or video files. If you enjoy the tool and want to help support ongoing maintenance and new features, you are welcome to support us via our Buy Me a Coffee page!
How is RunningOverlay.com different from other video overlay tools?▼
Unlike paid video overlay software that requires monthly or annual subscriptions, restricts free usage to 10-minute clip limits, or locks pro widgets behind watermarks, RunningOverlay.com is 100% free forever with unlimited video duration (ideal for 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, marathons, and ultramarathons). It includes all 14+ running-specific telemetry widgets unlocked out of the box, provides direct one-click Strava activity import, and runs completely private in your own browser.
Can I import my run directly from Strava without a GPX file?▼
Yes! Inside the Overlay Generator Studio, click Import from Strava. Once you authorise with Strava, you can pick any of your recent outdoor runs, trail runs, rides, or walks with a single click. RunningOverlay automatically pulls your GPS track coordinates, timestamps, elevation, heart rate, cadence (SPM), and power (watts) — even on mobile phones where Strava's app doesn't normally let you download GPX files.
Where do I find a GPX file if I want to upload manually?▼
You can download a GPX file directly from your GPS provider such as Garmin Connect (open your activity on web → gear icon → Export to GPX), COROS, Polar Flow, or Suunto, or download it from Strava by opening your activity on a desktop computer, clicking the three dots (`...`) on the left menu, and selecting Export GPX. For Apple Watch, apps like HealthFit or RunGap export full GPX files with heart rate and power.
How do I add the running overlay to my video in CapCut, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve?▼
Export your overlay in Transparent Video (.MOV) format. When imported into video editors like CapCut Desktop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, or DaVinci Resolve, the background is 100% transparent out of the box — no green screen or chroma keying required. Simply place the overlay on a video track above your running clip and scale or position it anywhere on screen.
Can I create running overlays on my phone (iPhone & Android)?▼
Yes! For mobile video editors like CapCut Mobile, InShot, or VN Video Editor, you have three great options:
  • iPhone editing: If you're on an iPhone, you can download the Transparent Video (.MOV) and import that directly into your mobile video editor as a new picture-in-picture / overlay layer.
  • Green Screen (Chroma) preset (Best for Android & universal mobile): Select the 🟩 Green Screen (Chroma) colour preset in Step 5, export as MP4 Video, and use the "Chroma Key" / "Cutout" tool in your mobile editor to remove the green background in one tap.
  • Animated GIF: Export an Animated GIF (automatically capped at 5 minutes for mobile memory safety) and insert it as an animated sticker or overlay.
Which GPS watches and fitness platforms are supported?▼
Any device or app capable of syncing to Strava or exporting GPX files is supported. This includes Garmin Connect (Forerunner, Fenix, Epix, Enduro), Strava, Apple Watch & Apple Watch Ultra, COROS (Pace, Apex, Vertix), Wahoo ELEMNT, Polar Flow, Suunto, and Stryd running power pods. Sensor telemetry including GPS speed/pace, distance, elevation gain, heart rate, cadence (steps per minute), and running power (watts) is automatically recognised and rendered.
How do Heart Rate Zones and Pace Splits work?▼
When you load an activity, RunningOverlay detects your peak heart rate and sets up standard 5-zone thresholds (Z1 Recovery to Z5 Anaerobic) based on your highest heart rate in that activity. You can customise your maximum heart rate or fine-tune individual zone BPM boundaries. The overlay features an animated 5-segment progressive zone meter that fills up as your heart rate increases (or a pill badge like Z3 TEMPO). The Pace Splits widget plots vertical pace bars for your last 5 completed or in-progress kilometres or miles.
Is my GPS and fitness data kept private?▼
Yes, 100% private. All GPX parsing, telemetry calculation, canvas rendering, and video encoding are processed client-side inside your own web browser. Your activity data and GPS coordinates never leave your device and are never stored on any external server.
How do I sync the overlay timer with my video clip?▼
Use the Trim Segment sliders in Step 3 of the generator to select the exact portion of your run featured in your video. Checking "Reset data to 0 at start" ensures your overlay timer and distance start at `00:00` and `0.00 km` right when your video clip begins — or uncheck it to display your true cumulative race time and distance at that point in the race. You can also fine-tune the clock with the Timer Offset setting.

Ready to Add Telemetry Overlays to Your Running Videos?

No signup, no watermarks on pro widgets, and no 10-minute paywalls. Connect Strava or drop a GPX file and generate your overlay right in your browser.

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