1. Start with a valid Suunto DM5 XML file
The converter needs the structured XML exported from Suunto DM5. Keep the original XML unchanged and work from a copy so your source dive data remains protected.
If you are unsure whether your file is suitable, test one or two dives before processing a larger archive.
2. Convert XML to Garmin-compatible FIT
Upload the DM5 XML file to DiveLog Converter. The browser-based converter reads the dive information and generates a FIT file designed for the Garmin workflow.
The purpose of the conversion is to avoid manually recreating every historical dive in Garmin and to avoid command-line conversion steps for ordinary users.
3. Download and verify the FIT file
Download the converted FIT file and import it through Garmin Connect using a desktop web browser. Open the imported dive and check important details such as date, time, depth and dive number against your original log.
Keep both the original Suunto XML and the converted FIT file. That gives you a source archive as well as the Garmin-ready copy.
Try the conversion workflow
Suunto DM5 XML → DiveLog Converter → Garmin FIT → Garmin Connect → Garmin Dive
Open DiveLog Converter or return to Help & Support for more answers.
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DiveLog Converter is an independent project and is not affiliated with Garmin or Suunto.