OV2 File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Format TomTom Points of Interest Database (OV2)
Primary Use Storing locations and POI (Points of Interest) for navigation systems
File Extension .ov2
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Format Type Binary
Accessibility Readable by compatible GPS devices and software
Compatibility TomTom GPS devices and possibly other GPS software supporting OV2 format
Encoding Type Binary encoding for data storage
Geospatial Accuracy Dependent on device and data precision
Creation Method Can be created using TomTom HOME, POIEdit, or other compatible software
Privacy May contain sensitive location data
File Structure Sequential binary record format
Data Types Supported Coordinates (latitude, longitude), name, additional POI information
Maximum File Size Limited by device or software capability
Editable Yes, with compatible software
Security No built-in encryption or security features
Compression Not natively supported
Versioning No native support for version tracking
Record Types Single POI, multiple POI, deleted POI entries
Intended Audience GPS users, travelers, logistics and transportation professionals
Key Features Portable, device-independent, easily transferrable between systems