Altitude for PC

Running Altitude on a full-size monitor lets you review your entire route history without switching between windows or interrupting other work. The app tracks altitude, speed, distance, and direction during outdoor activities like cycling, hiking, and running, then stores each journey for later analysis. On a PC, you can pull up recorded routes alongside email, mapping software, or documents, making it simple to log workouts, plan trips, or verify elevation data without constantly reaching for your phone.

Altitude is an altimeter and activity tracker that records GPS data during outdoor movement. It captures altitude, speed, direction, and location, then saves each session which means you can review statistics, view routes on a map, and share recordings with others. Setting up Altitude for computer use provides a larger workspace to examine your activity history and compare multiple journeys at once.

Core Tracking and Route Recording

Altitude logs altitude, current speed, average speed, maximum speed, distance, time, and direction during any outdoor activity. The app marks the highest and lowest elevations on each route and calculates elevation gained or lost. Recorded routes can be viewed on a map, and the app generates graphs showing how altitude and speed changed throughout your journey. You can save routes indefinitely and access them whenever you need to review past activities or plan future outings.

What Altitude Records During Your Activities

Each session captures the following data:

• Altitude, maximum height, and minimum height of your route
• Current, average, and maximum speed during movement
• Total distance traveled and elapsed time
• Direction of movement and your physical address
• Partial statistics per mile or kilometer, including elevation change
• Graphs comparing altitude and speed across the full journey

Sharing and Viewing Routes on Your Computer

Once Altitude for Windows PC saves a route, you can open the file on your desktop to review it alongside other applications. Routes can be posted to Facebook, sent via email, or shared through instant messaging. When using Altitude on computer, the app stays a saved route open while checking email confirmations, comparing it to mapping software, or documenting elevation data in a spreadsheet. This setup works well for cyclists, runners, and hikers who want to review multiple journeys or prepare trip reports without closing their workspace.

Customization and Navigation

Altitude lets you choose display units that suit your region: kilometers per hour or miles per hour for speed, and meters or feet for elevation. The app includes a compass to help orient yourself outdoors, and users report it offers an offline elevation reader functionality. Configuration is straightforward, and the interface keeps advertisements small so they don't interfere with viewing your tracked data. For best accuracy, you'll need outdoor GPS signal; Altitude won't function properly indoors or when the app runs in the background.

Performance Notes

Accuracy varies depending on your device and location. Some users report stable elevation readings, while others notice fluctuations in altitude measurements at the same spot. The barometer altimeter combination in Altitude can be toggled to improve results in certain conditions. Battery and data usage are modest once you close the app and GPS turns off. Recording stops if you lock your phone during an activity, so you'll need to keep the app active and on-screen for continuous tracking throughout your session.