iCal Generator
Build a valid .ics calendar event with a timezone-safe timestamp and an optional reminder.
Create a calendar event
Event: —
Lines: 0
How to use the iCal Generator
- Enter the event title, start time and how long it should last.
- Add a location, a description and choose a reminder if you need one.
- Click Build iCal, then download the .ics file or copy the text.
Features
- Valid RFC 5545 VCALENDAR output
- Optional display reminder before the event
- Unique UID and fresh timestamp for every build
- Download as .ics or copy the text
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the free online ical generator.
Fill in the event title and start time, set the duration and reminder, then click Build iCal
and download the file. It is free.
Open Google Calendar, choose Settings, then Import and export, select the .ics file and pick
the calendar to add the event to.
Yes. Both import standard .ics files. On a Mac or iPhone you can also double click or tap the
downloaded file to add the event.
Yes, if you pick a reminder. The tool writes a DISPLAY VALARM with a TRIGGER of the minutes
you selected before the start.
Timestamps are written in coordinated universal time with a trailing Z, so the event lands at
the right local moment everywhere.
The UID uniquely identifies the event. This tool creates a random one each time so repeated
imports do not clash.
Yes. Lines longer than 75 octets are folded with a leading space, exactly as the iCalendar
specification requires.
No. The file is assembled in your browser and never sent to a server, and no calendar account
is needed.
The form builds a single event. Add an RRULE line in a text editor afterwards if you need it
to repeat.
Yes. The generator is fully responsive and the downloaded .ics file opens straight in your
phone calendar.
Last updated: October 10, 2026