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Transform your events spreadsheet into an iCalendar file for import to Google Calendar, Outlook, or Apple Calendar.

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Download Sample Events CSV

Sample events CSV with standard column format

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How It Works

1

Prepare your CSV

Ensure your CSV has columns for Subject, Start Date, Start Time, End Date, End Time

2

Upload and Configure

Upload Calendar Events CSV CSV and choose ICS Calendar Events (.ics) format

3

Preview and Download

Review converted data, download Calendar-ready file

4

Import to your calendar

Open the .ics file, or import via Google Calendar (Settings → Import), Outlook (File → Import), or Apple Calendar (File → Import)

Output is in ICS Calendar File format — ready to import directly, no manual reformatting needed.

Quick Answers

What CSV columns does the tool recognize?

The tool recognizes Subject/Title, Start Date, Start Time, End Date, End Time, All Day Event, Location, Description, Category, Private, Status, Organizer, and Reminder columns. It also recognizes common aliases for each field.

Can I import the ICS file to Google Calendar?

Yes. In Google Calendar, click the gear icon, go to Settings, then Import & Export, and upload the ICS file. All events will be added to your selected calendar.

Does it support all-day events?

Yes. Events are marked as all-day if the All Day column is TRUE, or if no start time is provided. All-day events use DATE-only format per the ICS standard.

Why Convert CSV to ICS?

The Import Problem

Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar use iCalendar ICS format for importing events. CSV spreadsheets cannot be directly imported without conversion to ICS first.

What This Tool Does

Upload your events CSV or Excel file. The tool maps your columns to iCalendar properties and generates an RFC 5545 compliant ICS file ready for import to any calendar app.

Smart Column Detection

Automatically recognizes common column names like Subject, Start Date, Start Time, End Date, Location, and Description from any spreadsheet source.

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Field Mapping

How Calendar Csv fields map to Calendar Ics

Calendar Csv Source Value Calendar Ics Target Value Note
Subject Team Meeting SUMMARY Event title
All Day Event FALSE DTSTART;VALUE=DATE Date-only format for all-day events
Location Conference Room A LOCATION Event location
Description Weekly team sync meeting DESCRIPTION Event description with escaped newlines
Category Meeting CATEGORIES Event category
Private FALSE CLASS PRIVATE or PUBLIC
Status Confirmed STATUS CONFIRMED, TENTATIVE, or CANCELLED
Organizer jane@example.com ORGANIZER Organizer mailto: URI

Why Use This Tool?

Universal Column Detection

Automatically recognizes event column names from any CSV or Excel source.

RFC 5545 Compliant Output

Generates standards-compliant iCalendar files compatible with all calendar apps.

All-Day Event Support

Detects all-day events from missing times or explicit All Day column values.

Time Zone Handling

Parses AM/PM and 24-hour time formats for correct event scheduling.

Reminder Generation

Adds VALARM reminders when your spreadsheet includes a Reminder column.

Browser-Based Privacy

Files process locally in your browser. Event data never leaves your computer.

Data Transformation

Each CSV row becomes one VEVENT in the ICS file

Input Event Row

CSV row with event fields

Key columns: Subject, Start Date, Start Time
1:1 — One input row creates one output row
Output VEVENT Component

Dates Build DTSTART/DTEND
Content SUMMARY, LOCATION, DESCRIPTION
Metadata CATEGORIES, CLASS, STATUS
Subject and Start Date required per event

Common ICS Calendar Events (.ics) Import Errors

Issues you might encounter when importing Calendar Events CSV data to ICS Calendar Events (.ics) - and how we solve them

Missing Event Title

Event has no Subject/Title

Subject: (empty)
Subject: Team Meeting

Add a title to every event

Events without titles are labeled 'Untitled Event'

Missing Start Date

Event has no start date

Start Date: (empty)
Start Date: 01/15/2025

Every event needs at least a start date

Events without dates are excluded from output

Invalid Date Format

Date cannot be parsed

Start Date: 13/32/2025
Start Date: 01/15/2025

Use MM/DD/YYYY, YYYY-MM-DD, or DD/MM/YYYY format

Invalid dates cause events to be excluded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your data never leaves your device. All files are processed entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript - no data is stored on our servers or sent anywhere. There's no account to hack, no database storing your files, and no API connections to your bank or accounting software. You upload, convert, download, and we forget it immediately.
No payment or signup required. You can upload your file, see a free preview of the conversion results, and verify everything looks correct before paying anything. If it doesn't work for your files, you haven't wasted any money. We only charge when you're satisfied and ready to download the final converted file.
You can, but free scripts and AI often miss edge cases that break real-world data: missing SKUs, currency formatting quirks, tax calculation errors, or date format mismatches. We have battle-tested validators specifically designed for accounting software imports that catch these issues before they corrupt your books. Plus, you get instant browser-based conversion without installing Python or managing dependencies.
The tool recognizes Subject/Title, Start Date, Start Time, End Date, End Time, All Day Event, Location, Description, Category, Private, Status, Organizer, and Reminder columns. It also recognizes common aliases for each field.
Yes. In Google Calendar, click the gear icon, go to Settings, then Import & Export, and upload the ICS file. All events will be added to your selected calendar.
Yes. Events are marked as all-day if the All Day column is TRUE, or if no start time is provided. All-day events use DATE-only format per the ICS standard.
Events without end times default to a 1-hour duration. All-day events without an end date are treated as single-day events.
Yes. The tool accepts both CSV and Excel files (.xls, .xlsx, .xlsm) with the same column detection logic.
Open the ICS file directly in Outlook, or go to File, Open & Export, Import/Export, and select the ICS file. Outlook supports iCalendar import natively.
If your CSV has a Recurrence or RRULE column, the value is passed through to the ICS output. Otherwise, each row creates a single non-recurring event.
Alternative Tools (3)

Other solutions available for CSV → ICS:

  • CSV-to-ICS — Free app to convert calendars from CSV format to ICS format for Google Calendar, Outlook, and iPhone.
  • CSV to iCal Chimbori — Simple online converter for CSV to iCalendar conversion with optional recurring events and reminders.
  • Text2ICS — Convert spreadsheet data to calendar format for class schedules, project timelines, and event series.