Can I overlay Strava data on a video?

Yes. Strava doesn't export video overlays itself, but you can export your activity as a GPX file and overlay it on your footage. Export the GPX from Strava, open Stamptivity Overlay, load your video and the GPX, add speed, map, elevation, and heart-rate gauges, sync with the offset slider, and export an MP4.

How do I export a GPX file from Strava?

Open the activity on Strava in a browser, click the three-dot menu, and choose Export GPX. You'll get a .gpx file with your route, time, elevation, and heart rate where available. Note that GPX from Strava does not include power or cadence — use the original FIT file for those.

Is there a free way to add a speed and map overlay to a cycling video?

Yes. Stamptivity Overlay is free and runs in your browser — no DashWare, no desktop install, no account. Load a GPX or FIT file and your video, add the gauges you want, sync, and export an MP4.

Why doesn't my Strava GPX have power or cadence?

Strava's GPX export drops power and cadence and keeps route, time, elevation, and heart rate. To overlay power or cadence, use the original FIT file from your Garmin or Wahoo instead of the Strava GPX — Stamptivity Overlay reads FIT files directly.

Does the overlay sync to the video automatically?

If the GPX and video timestamps line up, the overlay can auto-detect the offset. If they don't, drag the timeline to align the gauges with the footage manually — and if the camera stamped the wrong time on the clip, fix the GPX clock first with Stamptivity Retime.

How to Add a Strava GPS Overlay to Your Video

Strava shows your ride beautifully on its own site, but it won't burn your stats onto a video. To get live speed, a moving map, elevation, and heart rate playing over your footage, you export the activity as a GPX file and overlay it yourself — and you can do it free, in the browser.

This guide covers exporting from Strava and overlaying the data with Stamptivity Overlay.

Why Go Through GPX?

Strava holds the activity, but there's no "export with video overlay" button. What it does give you is the underlying GPS file. Once you have that, an overlay tool can render gauges from it and composite them onto your clip. GPX is the bridge.

Step by Step

1. Export the GPX from Strava

Open the activity on Strava in a web browser (not the app), click the ⋯ menu, and choose Export GPX. You'll get a .gpx with route, time, elevation, and heart rate where present.

One caveat: Strava's GPX drops power and cadence. If you want those gauges, use the original .fit file from your Garmin or Wahoo instead — Overlay reads FIT directly. See how to export GPX from Strava for the full walkthrough.

2. Open Overlay and load both files

Go to Stamptivity Overlay, load your video, and load the GPX (or FIT). The tool reads the track and gets ready to render.

3. Add and arrange gauges

Add the gauges you want — speed, a route map, elevation profile, heart rate, and more — then drag them where they look good over your footage. Restyle and reposition freely; nothing is locked to a preset.

4. Sync the data to the footage

Line the gauges up with what's happening on screen. If the timestamps match, auto-detect handles it. If not, drag the timeline until the speed spikes match the moments you accelerate. (Camera stamped the wrong date entirely? Fix the GPX clock first with Retime, then come back.)

5. Export the MP4

Export and you get an MP4 with the gauges baked in, ready for YouTube, Instagram, or sharing.

A Free DashWare Alternative

If you've looked into this before, you've probably hit DashWare (Windows-only, unmaintained) or RaceRender (a steep learning curve). Overlay runs in any modern browser on Mac or Windows, needs no install, and is free. See the DashWare alternative comparison for the details.

Nothing Is Uploaded

Your video and GPS file are processed in the browser. They aren't sent to a server, so your footage and route stay on your device.

Filming with an action cam? See the device guides for GoPro, Insta360, and DJI.
Want a still image instead of a video? Use Stamptivity Stamp.
Activity split across two files? Merge them into one first.

Strava plus one free browser tool is all you need to put your ride data on screen.