Import Excel into iCal Apple Calendar or convert to .ics file
Powerful CSV to ICS Converter for Mac
Importer for Calendar is a Mac application designed to convert spreadsheet data into calendar events. Users can directly add the events to Apple Calendar or save them as .ics files for import into other calendar applications.
If you are looking for an easy and powerful Mac app to export calendar data to Excel or CSV (the opposite way), have a look at
Export Calendars Pro.
Main features
Importer for Calendar transforms your spreadsheet data into calendar events seamlessly, with the flexibility to import directly into iCal Apple Calendar or export as .ics files for use with other applications. The app comes with support for recurring events including custom recurring rules and guarantees full privacy through local data conversion that takes place entirely on your Mac.
The following features set the app apart from alternatives:
Guarantees full privacy through local data conversion and import on your Mac.
Has much more features than simple online converters, including support for recurring events, attendees and alarms.
Effortlessly import events with specified durations, not just defined end times.
Handle diverse date and time formats with ease.
Enjoy flexibility with any table structure, without the hassle of rigid formats.
Experience smooth time zone support, allowing different time zones for start and end dates.
Supports Outlook categories and BusyCal tags when exporting as .ics file
Benefit from a genuine, modern Mac experience, specifically designed for macOS.
Privacy
There's not much to say here: Importer for Calendar doesn't collect any data. All conversion takes place locally on your Mac - a clear advantage over online converters where you never know what happens to your data. If it matters, the developer is from Germany.
Pricing & Download
In a free basic mode, Importer for Calendar limits event titles to a length of 12 characters, among other things. This allows you to download the app for free and play with it to get a feel for whether it might be of use to you. Full functionality can be activated with an inexpensive one-time purchase.
Requirements
You need a Mac running macOS 14 Sonoma or newer. The app is optimized for Intel and Apple Silicon CPUs.
