GeoToad queries the Geocaching website and exports matching cache information in more than 20 file formats for use with GPS receivers and other devices. Geocachers can prepare portable lists with cache details and hints, create collections such as local unfound caches, or print a combined reference page. The freeware is intended for planning and field use, with supported output depending on the selected format and device.
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| License: | Freeware |
| Price: | FREE |
| Released: | May 8, 2018 |
| File size: | 3.70 MB |
| Downloads: | 299 |
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GeoToad is a geocaching utility for finding and organizing cache information from the Geocaching website. It is suited to geocachers who want to transfer selected cache details to a GPS receiver or portable device, or prepare information for use away from a computer. Rather than relying only on short waypoint identifiers, users can query for matching geocaches and export their information for other tools and devices.
The program makes on-demand queries against the Geocaching website. A query can be used to gather caches that meet the geocacher's needs, such as local caches that remain unfound or a collection focused on a particular area. The resulting data can then be exported, making it easier to assemble a portable cache list instead of entering each waypoint by hand.
GeoToad supports more than 20 export file formats and a range of devices. Exported cache information can include details and hints for reference in the field, where supported by the chosen format and device. The utility can also produce material for printing, including a consolidated page of cache details, useful when a paper reference is preferable to carrying a phone or GPS unit.
These options support several workflows: preparing a set of nearby caches before a trip, keeping a challenging-cache list on a GPS, or carrying cache descriptions and hints on a portable device. Cache names and supporting information can make a prepared list easier to interpret than waypoint codes alone. The output format determines how the exported data can be used, so users should choose one compatible with their target device or software.
GeoToad is freeware. Its stated Windows support extends through Windows 10, including 64-bit editions where indicated; Windows 11 support is not established here. Use of its query feature depends on access to the Geocaching website, and available cache information may depend on the website account and permissions. The program is most useful to geocachers who want to gather, export, and carry cache data in a format suited to their equipment.