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title: How to Export Your Calendar from Microsoft Outlook (Desktop)
description: "### Excerpt A step-by-step guide to exporting your calendar data from the Microsoft Outlook desktop application into an .ICS file, suitable for import into other calendar services. ### Content If you manage your calendar events within the Microsoft Outlook desktop…"
url: "https://digital.attachex.com/docs/how-to-export-your-calendar-from-microsoft-outlook-desktop/"
updated: "2025-06-18"
category: Setting up Google Workspace
tags:
  - Windows
---

# How to Export Your Calendar from Microsoft Outlook (Desktop)

### Excerpt

A step-by-step guide to exporting your calendar data from the Microsoft Outlook desktop application into an .ICS file, suitable for import into other calendar services.

### Content

If you manage your calendar events within the Microsoft Outlook desktop application (e.g., on Windows PC), you can export them to a standard .ICS (iCalendar) file format. This file is widely compatible and can be imported into various other calendar services, such as Google Calendar.

**Steps to Export from Microsoft Outlook:**

1. **Open Microsoft Outlook:**
   - Launch the Microsoft Outlook desktop application on your computer.
2. **Navigate to Calendar View:**
   - In the bottom left corner of the Outlook window, click on the **`Calendar`** icon. This will switch your view to your calendar.
3. **Start the Import/Export Wizard:**
   - Go to the top menu bar in Outlook.
   - Click on **`File`**.
   - In the left-hand menu that appears, click **`Open & Export`**.
   - Then, click **`Import/Export`**.
4. **Choose Export Option:**
   - The "Import and Export Wizard" will open.
   - Select **`Export to a file`** from the options.
   - Click `Next`.
5. **Select iCalendar Format:**
   - Choose **`iCalendar (.ics)`** as the file type to export.
   - Click `Next`.
6. **Select Calendar(s) to Export:**
   - You will see a list of your calendars (e.g., "Calendar," "Appointments," or other specific calendars you manage in Outlook).
   - Click on the specific calendar you wish to export. If you have multiple calendars, you will need to repeat this entire process for each one.
   - Click `Next`.
7. **Set Date Range (Optional but Recommended):**
   - A dialogue box titled "Save Calendar" will appear.
   - For a full migration, you typically want to export all events. Under "Date range," you can select **`All appointments`**. If you only need a specific period, you can choose custom dates.
   - You can also review other options like detail level (Full details, Limited details, Free/Busy time) if provided. For migration, "Full details" is usually preferred.
8. **Name and Save Your File:**
   - Click the **`Browse...`** button to choose a location on your computer where you want to save the file (e.g., your "Downloads" folder or Desktop).
   - Give your calendar export file a clear name (e.g., `MyMainCalendar_Outlook.ics`).
   - Click **`OK`**.
9. **Complete Export:**
   - Click **`Export`** in the "Save Calendar" dialogue box.

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