General Information
File Function
| Title | iCalendar File Extension |
| Extension | .ics, .ical, .icalendar |
| Full Form | iCalendar File |
| File Type | Calendar File |
| Standard | RFC 5545 |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Structured data |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Event Sharing | Yes |
| Scheduling | Yes |
| Reminders | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | File injection |
| Best Practices | Validate, Sanitize |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1998 |
| Latest Update | RFC 7986 (2016) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .vcs, .ifb |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Google Calendar |
Free | Web-based, Cross-platform |
 Apple Calendar |
Free | iOS, macOS |
 Microsoft Outlook |
Free, Paid versions | Windows, Web-based |
 Mozilla Thunderbird |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |