Garmin Express™ software is designed to manage Garmin® devices by offering device registration, syncing fitness data with Garmin Connect, map updates, software updates and more.
NOTE: Garmin Express is available for Windows and Mac computers and cannot be used on a mobile device or tablet. For additional compatibility information see: Garmin Express Requirements for Mac and Windows
Installing Garmin Express:
Garmin Express can be installed from the webpage.
If you would like detailed information on how to install Garmin Express, choose your computer platform below.- Collapse All
Windows
Installation Instructions
NOTE: The images below include older version numbers and are only provided as examples.
Current Version of Garmin Express for Windows: 7.26.0 as of August 11, 2025.
1. Go to the Garmin Express webpage.
2. Select Download for Windows (pictured below).
3. Run the downloaded GarminExpress.exe or GarminExpressInstaller.exe file when it appears.
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- See Opening a Downloaded File on Windows for assistance.
4. Review the terms and conditions, then select the checkbox.
5. Select Install.
6. Select Launch Garmin Express after installation is complete.
Mac
Installation Instructions
NOTE: The images below include older version numbers and are only provided as examples.
Current Version of Garmin Express for Mac: 7.26.1 as of August 14, 2025.
1. Go to the Garmin Express webpage.
2. Select Download for Mac (pictured below).
3. Open the GarminExpress.dmg or GarminExpressInstaller.dmg file
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- See Opening a Downloaded File on Mac for assistance.
4. Double click on the Install Garmin Express icon in the new window.
5. Select Continue or Allow.
6. Select Continue again.
7. Select Continue again.
8. Select Agree after reviewing the terms and conditions.
9. Select Install.
10. Enter your Mac Username and Password and click Install Software.
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- See Installation of Garmin Applications on a Mac Prompts for a Password for assistance.
- See Installation of Garmin Applications on a Mac Prompts for a Password for assistance.
11. Select Close after the installation is complete. Your Applications folder will automatically open.
12. Double click the Garmin Express icon in the Applications folder.
Top Garmin Express Troubleshooting FAQs:
- Garmin Express Fails to Install or Update on a Windows Computer.
- Garmin Express Fails to Install or Update on a Mac Computer.
- Garmin Express not Working for Updates and Downloads.
