What is ICS File Extension?
Understanding iCalendar Format
Overview – What is ICS File Extension
Many organizations use different applications for the continuation of their work which includes the usage of Calendar as well. These calendar files are known as ICS file, which is a widely used format for storage of calendars.
ICS file is supported by various calendar or email applications. This email programs includes Google Calendar, Microsoft and Apple iCal.
With the help of these mentioned files users can publish essential information from the calendars to the World Wide Web in a direct way.
Application Category
Calendar data exchange file
Introduced By
Apple Inc.
Specification
RFC 2445
More Facts about .ICS file Format
Full form of ICS file is “iCalendar”. It is a type of exchange calendar data file that can be accessed by different applications like Google Calendar, IBM Notes, Yahoo! Calendar, eM Client, etc.
Data Storage
The Calendar information, which is stored in ICS files consists of the information such as start time, end time, the title, and summary for the calendar event. Canceling and updating an event is also supported while using ICS file format.
Migration Support
Includes the option to migrate the file of ICS calendar to CSV for use in a spreadsheet program.
The specifications are defined in RFC 2445 for ICS file format.
Technical Specifications
MIME Type
text/calendar
Official media type for iCalendar data transmission.
File Signature Details
42 45 47 49 4E 3A
Standard "BEGIN:" header for calendar objects.
Applications Supported
How to Open and View ICS file
The ICS File can be opened using two methods: