ICAL Converter

Extract text from ICAL files


Drop or upload your .ICAL file
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How to extract text from your ICAL file

  1. Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your ICAL file.
  2. You’ll see a preview, if available.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to extract text information.

Convert ICAL to another file type

To convert your ICAL file to another format, you need Microsoft Outlook or other Text software.

  • ICAL to CSV
  • ICAL to ICS
  • ICAL to PDF
  • ICAL to JSON
  • ICAL to XLS
  • ICAL to TMP
  • ICAL to TEMP
  • ICAL to CACHE
  • ICAL to LOG
  • ICAL to BAK
  • ICAL to OLD
  • ICAL to NEW

Convert a file to ICAL

To convert other file formats to the "Scheduling Data File" file type, you need software like Microsoft Outlook or a similar tool.

  • DEVICE to ICAL
  • CACHE to ICAL
  • SOCK to ICAL
  • SYMLINK to ICAL
  • PID to ICAL
  • MOUNT to ICAL
  • FIFO to ICAL
  • LOG to ICAL
  • PIPE to ICAL
  • TMP to ICAL
  • JUNCTION to ICAL
  • TEMP to ICAL

About ICAL files

ICAL files are digital calendar files used to store scheduling information. They use the .ics extension and are widely used for sharing and subscribing to calendar data across different platforms. However, they come with their own set of challenges and limitations.

Conversion Options and Software

Converting ICAL files can be complex due to their unique format. They can be converted to file types such as .csv, .xls, .pdf, and .txt. Software like Microsoft Excel and LibreOffice can be used to convert ICAL files into spreadsheets like CSV and XLS. For a more versatile solution, Adobe Acrobat can convert ICAL files into PDFs.

Challenges and Considerations

While ICAL files are excellent for calendar interoperability, conversion can be tricky. They may contain complex data structures and recurring events that don't translate easily into other formats. Additionally, not all software handles these nuances effectively, leading to data loss or misinterpretation.

Drawbacks of ICAL Files

ICAL files can be cumbersome due to their specialized focus on calendar data. They aren't suited for tasks beyond calendaring, making conversion necessary for broader applications. The proprietary nature of some calendar systems can also complicate seamless integration and conversion.

Easy and Reliable Conversion with Convert.Guru

Given these challenges, it's advisable to use a reliable tool like Convert.Guru for conversion. Simply drag-and-drop your ICAL files onto the website to convert them into a range of formats. This user-friendly platform ensures data integrity and ease of use, making it the go-to solution for anyone needing to convert ICAL files effectively.

Convert.Guru analyzes your ICAL file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.

Users also converted ICS, ZIP, CSV, XCAL, XLSX, ICALENDAR, PDF, CAL, JSON, TXT, DAT, ACSM and EDB files.



The ICAL Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our ICAL converter.