How to Scan a Calendar into iPhone & Google Calendar
Tired of manually typing dates from flyers, PDFs, or screenshots? Use a review-first workflow to turn a clear visual schedule into a calendar event.
Scan with iPhone
The Problem with Manual Entry
We have all been there. You get a wedding invitation in the mail, see a concert flyer on Instagram, or receive a PDF schedule for your kid's soccer team.
To add it to your calendar, you usually have to:
- Unlock your phone
- Open the Calendar app
- Create a new event
- Switch back and forth to copy the date/time
- Type out the address manually
There is a much better way.
For a broader overview of image-to-event workflows, compare the steps on the photo to calendar app page. It covers photo, screenshot, flyer, and paper schedule use cases in one place.
The Solution: Scan to Calendar
Snap a Picture
Just take a photo of the flyer, letter, or screen. If it's on your phone already (like an email or Instagram post), just take a screenshot.
Let AI Do the Heavy Lifting
Open Photo2Calendar and select your image. The AI reads the text and prepares these fields for review:
- Event Title
- Start & End Time
- Location / Address
Review and save or export
Verify the details, then save the event to your iPhone calendar or export a standard iCalendar file. A connected calendar account may sync it according to your account settings.
What Can You Scan?
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work with Google Calendar?
Yes. Review the event in the app, then save it to your iPhone calendar or export a standard iCalendar file for your Google Calendar workflow. A connected account may sync the saved event according to its settings.
Can it read handwritten notes?
Clear printed text is easier to read than unclear handwriting. Review every handwritten date and time before saving the event.
Ready to Save Time?
Download Photo2Calendar and review the next event before you save it.
Scan with iPhone