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Details for: Garmin Flexible and Interoperable Data Transfer File

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Summary
Name	Garmin Flexible and Interoperable Data Transfer File
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Identifiers	PUID: fmt/1651
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Classification	Text (Unstructured)
Disclosure
Description	A file format developed by Garmin, for the storing and sharing of data from sports and health devices. Data is collected during a sporting activity, stored on the Garmin device, and can then be uploaded to the Garmin Connect web service, and other web applications. The format ensures that any .fit compliant device can interpret data from another .fit compliant device. The format allows users to track and compare data about their physical activities over time.
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Related file formats	None.
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Format Risk
Developed by	Garmin / Garmin
Supported by	Garmin / Garmin
Source	Digital Preservation Department / The National Archives
Source date	15 Mar 2022
Source description	11/2023 (v.115)- Max-offset modified for BOF signature to allow for more exact signature identification. Internally researched.
Last updated	15 Nov 2023
Note	Specification: https://developer.garmin.com/fit/protocol/