Best Zwift Workout Tools: Builders, Converters & Editors

What is the best way to create Zwift workouts? While Zwift has a built-in editor, many third-party tools offer more power, better sharing features, or the ability to convert files for other devices.

Here are the essential tools every Zwift power user should know.

1. Zwift Built-In Editor

Best for: Quick edits and simple visual building.

• Pros: Visual drag-and-drop, instant sync to game.
• Cons: Can be clunky, no import/export from interface.

2. ZWO Factory

Best for: Web-based workout building.

• Pros: Free, no login required, text-based or visual editing.
• Cons: Basic interface.

3. TrainingPeaks

Best for: Serious training plans.

• Pros: Workouts auto-sync to Zwift daily.
• Cons: Expensive subscription.

4. Sport Calculators Converters

Best for: Moving workouts between platforms.

• ZWO to FIT Converter
  • Use Case: Taking your Zwift workouts outdoors on a Garmin.
• FIT to ZWO Converter
  • Use Case: Turning outdoor rides into indoor workouts.

5. WhatsOnZwift

Best for: Finding workouts.

• Pros: Massive database of every Zwift workout ever made.
• Cons: Viewing only (mostly), although some export options exist.

How to Organize Your Workouts

Managing a large library of .zwo files can be messy.

1. Use Collections: Add tags like <tags><tag>VO2 Max</tag></tags> to your files to group them in Zwift.
2. Backup: Keep a folder on Google Drive with your custom ZWO files.
3. Naming: Start filenames with a date or category (e.g., "2025-01-Tempo") so they sort nicely.

Related Guides

• What is a ZWO File?
• How to Convert ZWO to FIT