ICS file
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What is an ICS file? What can you use it for?
Internet calendaring and scheduling (ICS) is the universal format to share calendars over the internet. It's also called an icalendar or an .ics file.
You can use ICS files to share information like meeting requests, task assignments, or sports schedules. You can also use them during importing or exporting calendars. These are plain text files and often need a supporting tool to view them. Most email clients and calendars support them.
Let's say you received an email invitation for an upcoming meeting. The mail comes with an .ics file attached. This file is responsible for adding the meeting details to your calendar. Typically, these files contain basic information for the event, such as the start and end times, if it's going to be online or offline, the venue, the agenda, and so on. If you already have a calendar or another tool that supports these extensions, you can just double click and import them to your space.
In some cases, you may not know what the file contents are, or you'll want to view the contents of the file before importing it to your calendar. That's when you'll require an ICS file opener.
How do you open an ICS file?
Zoho Toolkit's calendar file viewer helps you view the contents of an ICS file. Simply drag and drop, or upload the ICS file in the given space. The contents of the file will be presented in a readable format. You can use this tool to filter events based on day/night and events that are recurring. You can switch between the original and local timing if the event is happening in a different time zone, and you can search for a particular event in the designated box.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you create an ICS file?
To create an ICS file, select the event and click Export. The file format will have an .ics extension.
Why do we need to convert ICS files to a different format?
One of the major requirements for converting ICS files to a different format is compatibility. Because files with .ics extensions open with a tool or a software that supports them, they're often converted to .pdf or other extensions when these tools aren't available.Will ICS files be updated automatically?
ICS files will have all the information about an event when they're exported. After that point, any changes in the event won't be reflected in the exported file.Can you edit an ICS file?
Yes, you can edit an ICS file. Because these files are in plain text format, you can open them using a notepad or text editor to make changes.