What is an ICS file?

An ICS (iCalendar) file is a universal calendar format used to store and exchange calendar events. It's a text-based format that allows calendar applications like Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, and others to share event information seamlessly. When you receive a meeting invitation or download an event, it's often in ICS format, containing details like event titles, dates, locations, and descriptions.

Tool Description

The Calendar Event File Reader is a tool that parses and displays the contents of ICS (iCalendar) files. Upload any .ics file to view all events within it, including their summaries, start and end times, locations, organizers, and descriptions. The tool automatically formats dates and times according to your selected timezone, making it easy to understand events scheduled in different regions.

Features

  • ICS File Parsing: Reads standard .ics calendar files and extracts all event information
  • Timezone Conversion: View event dates and times in any timezone with UTC offset indicators
  • Complete Event Details: Displays summary, start/end times, location, organizer, and description for each event
  • Multiple Events Support: Handles calendar files containing multiple events
  • Copy Functionality: Quickly copy any event detail to your clipboard
  • Error Handling: Clear error messages if the file cannot be parsed or is empty

Use Cases

  • Meeting Review: Preview calendar invitations before importing them into your calendar
  • Event Verification: Check the details of shared calendar events
  • Timezone Planning: View international meeting times in your local timezone
  • Calendar Debugging: Inspect the contents of ICS files for troubleshooting
  • Event Extraction: Copy event information for use in other applications
  • Travel Planning: Review event schedules adjusted to destination timezones