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A step-by-step guide to exporting your calendar data from Apple Calendar on your Mac into an .ICS file, suitable for import into other calendar services.

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If your calendar events are managed within the Apple Calendar application on your macOS device, you can easily export them into a standard .ICS (iCalendar) file format. This file can then be imported into other calendar services, such as Google Calendar.

Steps to Export from Apple Calendar:

1. Open the Calendar Application:
   • Launch the “Calendar” application on your Mac. You can find it in your Applications folder or via Spotlight search.
2. Select the Calendar to Export:
   • In the left sidebar of the Calendar application, you will see a list of your calendars (e.g., “Work,” “Personal,” or calendars synced from other accounts like Ionos).
   • Click once on the specific calendar you wish to export to select it. If you have multiple calendars, you will need to repeat this process for each one.
3. Initiate the Export Process:
   • Go to the top menu bar (next to the Apple logo).
   • Click on File.
   • Hover over Export.
   • Then, click Export... (make sure you choose “Export…” and not “Export Calendars Archive,” which creates a different file type).
4. Name and Save Your File:
   • A dialogue box will appear, prompting you to save the file.
   • Give your calendar export file a clear name (e.g., MyWorkCalendar_2025.ics).
   • Choose a location on your computer where you want to save the .ics file (e.g., your “Downloads” folder or Desktop).
   • Click Export (or Save).

Your calendar data will now be saved as an .ICS file on your computer, ready to be imported into another calendar service.