How to Import a CSV File to iCal
By Peter Thomas
Importing a CSV file of calendar information into iCal will allow you to keep multiple calendars up to date and synchronized. ICal does not support CSV importing by default, but there is a plugin available for this funcyion. iCalTextImport will allow you to export your CSV file using Microsoft Outlook, web calendars and other software and attempts to translate the file into a format readable by iCal.
Step 1
Download iCalTextImport from the link included in the Resources section.
Step 2
Drag the iCalTextImport utility to the Applications menu on your dock.
Step 3
Click "Applications," then click the iCalTextImport application.
Step 4
Drag your csv file into the iCalTextImport window from its location in Finder.
Step 5
Click convert to convert it to iCal's native format.
Step 6
Navigate to the location where you saved the converted file and double-click it to import it into iCal.
Writer Bio
Peter Thomas has been a technical writer since 2001. He also works as a computer-programming consultant who specializes in conveying abstract information-technology concepts to non-technical workers. Thomas is a former site manager and reporter for the Warcry Network. He received his Bachelor of Science in computer science from the University of Connecticut.