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ICS to CSV Converter

Convert an iCalendar (.ics) file into a clean CSV spreadsheet. Each event becomes a row with its title, dates, location and description.

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About Converting ICS to CSV

ICS (iCalendar) is the universal calendar format for sharing events, invitations and schedules. Google Calendar, Outlook and Apple Calendar all import and export it. When you need to move away from ICS, the usual reason is simple: timezone handling can be tricky.

Converting your ICS calendar file to CSV solves that. CSV is a plain-text table format where each line is a row and commas separate columns. Its simplicity makes it the universal exchange format for data between spreadsheets, databases and code. In practice you gain readable by virtually every tool and tiny, plain-text files. PrivConvert runs the whole ICS-to-CSV conversion in server memory and deletes your file the instant the CSV is ready — nothing is stored, logged or reused.

When this conversion helps

  • You need readable by virtually every tool
  • You need tiny, plain-text files
  • You need ideal for data import/export
  • Sharing a ICS calendar file with someone whose software expects CSV

Tips for best results

  • After converting, open the CSV and skim the formatting — complex layouts occasionally need a small touch-up.
  • Files up to 250 MB are supported, and you can batch-convert several ICS files at once; each is processed privately and deleted immediately.

How to Convert ICS to CSV Online

Converting ICS to CSV with PrivConvert takes three quick steps and no software to install. What you gain with CSV: readable by virtually every tool.

1
Upload your ICS file

Drag and drop your file into the upload area, click to browse your device, or paste a URL to a file hosted online. You can upload files up to 250 MB and batch convert up to 20 files at once.

2
Automatic conversion

Once uploaded, the conversion from ICS to CSV starts automatically. The process runs entirely in an isolated environment - your data never leaves the secure pipeline.

3
Download your CSV file

Your converted file is ready instantly. Click the download button to save it to your device. The file is deleted from memory immediately after download.

Private by design, not as an afterthought

Most online converters upload your files to a server, keep them for days, and may mine them for AI training or resale. PrivConvert was built the opposite way — around your privacy.

Nothing is stored

We never keep a copy. Once your CSV is delivered, both the original and the result are gone — there is nothing left to leak or misuse.

Isolated sandbox

Every conversion runs in its own locked-down process with no network access, so files can never leak or interfere with one another.

No human ever sees it

Your files are handled entirely by automated code. No staff, partner or AI model ever reads, stores or trains on your data.

Zero data retention

Files are processed in volatile memory (RAM) and purged the instant your download is ready — nothing is ever written to disk, cached or backed up.

ICS vs CSV - Format Comparison

FeatureICSCSV
File extension.ics.csv
Full nameiCalendarComma-Separated Values
EncodingTextText
EditableYesYes
Open standardYesYes
Supported by PrivConvertYes (as input)Yes (as output)
Privacy-safe conversionIn-memory, zero storage
Max file size250 MB per file
Batch supportUp to 20 files simultaneously

Built for people who value their privacy

From one-off files to daily batches, thousands of people rely on PrivConvert precisely because it keeps nothing once the job is done.

250 MB Max file size
450+ Conversion tools
0 sec File retention
100% Free to use

Frequently Asked Questions

What columns does the CSV have?
Each VEVENT in the calendar becomes one row, with columns for Summary (title), Start, End, Location, Description, Status and Organizer - only the columns that actually appear in your file are included.
How are calendar dates handled?
Event dates are kept exactly as they appear in the .ics file (for example 20260131T090000Z), so no timezone information is lost during conversion.
Is it safe and private?
Yes. The .ics file is read by a hardened, dependency-free line parser with strict event, value and size limits, every cell is escaped against spreadsheet-formula injection, and the file is processed entirely in memory and deleted the moment your download is ready.

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