Last reviewed Jan 14, 2026

Apple Calendar exports calendars in the standard iCalendar format (.ics), which NimbleCal can import.

Step 1: Export from Apple Calendar (macOS)

  1. Open the Calendar app on your Mac.
  2. In the sidebar, click the calendar you want to export.
  3. In the menu bar, click FileExportExport...
  4. Save the .ics file.
Tip
Apple Calendar exports one calendar at a time. Repeat these steps for each calendar you want to move.

Step 2: Import into NimbleCal

  1. In NimbleCal, in the left sidebar under My Calendars, click the + menu.
  2. Choose Import calendar.
  3. Click Browse files.
  4. Select the .ics file you exported.
  5. Choose where to import:
    • + New to create a new calendar for the import (recommended), or
    • Existing to add events into an existing calendar.
  6. Click Import events.