The missing .ics button for iPhone

Open any .ics.
Add every event.

Import calendar files without the workaround. ICSKit opens, edits and validates ICS files—then adds the events to your iPhone or iPad calendar.

See how it works ↓

Works offline
Data not collected
iPhone + iPad

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Import .ics

Edit the details

Validate before adding

Create batch events

One small app. One stubborn problem solved.

Your calendar file,
under control.

From a single invite to a full semester schedule, ICSKit gives you a clear path from downloaded file to the calendar you actually use.

01

Import without the detour

Pick an ICS file from Files and add its events to your iOS calendar.

ICSteam-schedule.ics12 calendar events

02

Fix before you file

Edit ICS text and validate the file when formatting gets in the way.

03

Make events in batches

Create multiple events together and export them as one shareable ICS file.

What you see is what you add

Calendar work,
made visible.

Review an imported event before adding it to iPhone Calendar — 01Review before adding

Create and export an ICS file containing multiple events — 02Create ICS files

Create a new calendar event with title, dates and details — 03Build event details

Three taps from file to calendar

Save it. Check it.
Add it.

Get ICSKit free ↗

01
Save the .ics file
Download it from Safari, Mail, Gmail or another app and save it in Files.
02
Open it in ICSKit
Select the file and check the event information before it reaches your calendar.
03
Choose and add
Select the destination calendar and add the events—single invite or full batch.

Answers for the moment you get stuck

Practical .ics guides.
No calendar jargon.

How to import an ICS file to iPhone Calendar

The quickest file-to-calendar route, including multi-event files.

Read the guide →Open

How to open an ICS file on iPhone

What to do when iOS shows a preview but no clear import action.

Read the guide →Gmail

Add a Gmail ICS attachment to iPhone Calendar

Save the attachment, inspect it and add the events.

Read the guide →Fix

ICS file not opening on iPhone?

Diagnose common file, location and formatting problems.

Read the guide →Batch

Import multiple events at once

Move a schedule into iPhone Calendar without adding events one by one.

Read the guide →12 guides

Explore the complete ICSKit guide library

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Straight answers

ICS questions,
answered.

How do I import an ICS file to iPhone Calendar?+

Save the file to Files, open ICSKit, select the `.ics`, check the events, choose your calendar and add them. Learn more

Why is my ICS file not opening on iPhone?+

The file may be in an app-specific folder, contain multiple events, or have formatting iOS cannot handle cleanly. Learn more

Can I add a Gmail ICS attachment?+

Yes. Download the attachment, save it to Files, then open it with ICSKit. Learn more

Can I import more than one event at a time?+

Yes. ICSKit supports ICS files with multiple events. Learn more

Can I create or edit an ICS file on iPhone?+

ICSKit can create and export batch event files and includes an ICS text editor. Learn more

Does ICSKit work offline?+

The App Store listing says the app works completely offline and its privacy label says Data Not Collected. Learn more

Your next .ics file has somewhere to go

Stop wrestling
with the preview.

Open, check and add calendar files on iPhone or iPad with ICSKit.