Is GoPro Quik better than Stamptivity for GPS overlays?

It depends on your setup. GoPro Quik is faster if you only need basic speed from a GoPro Hero 8–11 and don't need heart rate or free gauge repositioning. Stamptivity Overlay is better if you need heart rate from an external HRM, free gauge positioning, consistent export quality on longer clips, or you shoot with any non-GoPro camera.

Can GoPro Quik add heart rate to videos?

No. GoPro cameras don't record heart rate, and GoPro Quik has no support for importing heart rate from an external device or HRM. To show heart rate in your overlay, load a FIT file from a Garmin, Wahoo, or Polar device into Stamptivity Overlay alongside your GoPro video.

Does GoPro Quik work with non-GoPro cameras?

No. GoPro Quik only reads GPMF telemetry from GoPro cameras. It cannot use GPX or FIT files from external GPS devices. Stamptivity Overlay works with any video file and any GPS source.

Does Stamptivity Overlay work with GoPro footage?

Yes. Load your GoPro MP4 into Stamptivity Overlay alongside a GPX file (from your Garmin, Wahoo, or extracted from the GoPro using gopro2gpx). Stamptivity doesn't read GoPro GPMF natively, but once you have the GPX the workflow is the same as any other camera.

Stamptivity vs GoPro Quik: Which GPS Overlay Tool Should You Use?

GoPro Quik and Stamptivity Overlay both let you add GPS gauges to action video. But they're built for different users and different workflows. Choosing the wrong one wastes time; choosing the right one gets you a better result faster.

Here's the direct comparison.

The Core Difference

GoPro Quik reads the GPS data that's already embedded in your GoPro video file (GPMF telemetry). Zero extraction step — it's already there.

Stamptivity Overlay reads an external GPX or FIT file that you bring alongside the video. More setup, but more control and more data.

That one difference cascades into everything else.

Head-to-Head

Setup Time

GoPro Quik: Minimal. Install the app, open your video, add a gauge preset. The GPS is already in the file.

Stamptivity: More steps. Export your GPX or FIT from Garmin/Wahoo/Strava (or extract from GoPro via gopro2gpx), open the browser tool, load both files, sync.

Winner for quick setup: GoPro Quik.

Gauge Control

GoPro Quik: Preset gauge styles. Limited positioning — you can choose from fixed layouts but can't drag gauges freely to any position. Gauge sizes are preset.

Stamptivity: Full free repositioning — drag any gauge anywhere on the canvas. Resize by dragging corners. Mix and match gauge types. Full control over what's shown and where.

Winner for gauge control: Stamptivity.

Heart Rate Support

GoPro Quik: No. GoPro cameras don't record HR, and Quik has no way to import it from an external HRM.

Stamptivity: Yes. Load a FIT file from a Garmin, Wahoo, Polar, or Coros device that recorded HR during the activity. The HR gauge populates automatically.

Winner: Stamptivity. (GoPro Quik has no equivalent.)

Export Quality

GoPro Quik: Variable. On short clips (under 3–4 minutes), output quality is fine. On longer clips — a full ride or run — export quality drops noticeably. Re-encoding artefacts become visible.

Stamptivity: Consistent. The video is rendered at full resolution regardless of clip length. No quality degradation on longer videos.

Winner for long clips: Stamptivity.

Camera Compatibility

GoPro Quik: GoPro only. Hero 8–11 and the Hero 13 have built-in GPS (enable it in settings). The Hero 12 dropped built-in GPS, so it needs the Volta grip, GPS accessory, or a separate device.

Stamptivity: Any camera. GoPro, Insta360, DJI, iPhone, mirrorless — if it exports MP4, it works. The GPS source is the separate GPX/FIT file, not the camera.

Winner for flexibility: Stamptivity.

GPS Accuracy

GoPro Quik uses the GPS embedded in the GoPro camera. Good for open terrain, less accurate in tree cover or at very high speeds.

Stamptivity uses whatever GPS file you provide. If you load a FIT from a Garmin Edge or Fenix, you get the better accuracy of that device's GPS. You're not limited to the camera's antenna.

Winner: Stamptivity (when paired with a dedicated GPS device).

Platform

GoPro Quik: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android desktop app.

Stamptivity: Browser — any desktop OS, no install.

Winner for flexibility: Stamptivity. (No install, no OS restriction.)

Price

Both are free.

Comparison Table

	GoPro Quik	Stamptivity Overlay
Price	Free	Free
Platform	Win + Mac + Mobile	Browser (any OS)
Install required	Yes	No
Camera compatibility	GoPro only	Any camera
GPS source	GoPro GPMF (built-in)	External GPX / FIT file
Heart rate	✗	✓ (via FIT file)
Gauge repositioning	Limited presets	Full free drag
Export quality (long clips)	Degrades	Consistent
Actively maintained	✓	✓

When to Use GoPro Quik

You shoot exclusively on GoPro Hero 8–11 with GPS enabled
You only need a basic speed gauge (no HR, no cadence)
You want the absolute minimum setup — zero file exports, zero extra steps
Clips are short (under 5 minutes)

When to Use Stamptivity Overlay

You want heart rate in your overlay
You want to position gauges freely, not use preset layouts
Your clips are long (a full ride, a marathon, a ski day)
You shoot with any non-GoPro camera
You use a Garmin, Wahoo, Polar, or Coros GPS device (cleaner GPS accuracy than GoPro's antenna)
You're on Mac and don't want to install software

Using Both Together

The two tools aren't mutually exclusive. Some creators:

Use GoPro Quik for quick short clips where basic speed is enough
Use Stamptivity Overlay for full-length videos where HR, cadence, and gauge flexibility matter

The GPX extraction step (via gopro2gpx or GoPro Telemetry Extractor) adds 2 minutes when going the Stamptivity route with GoPro footage — see the full GoPro GPS overlay tutorial for the exact workflow.

Open Stamptivity Overlay → — free, no install, any camera.