Turn handwritten notes into calendar events
Take a photo of a note, a planner page or a sticky note. Clear handwriting works best. Check the draft before you save.
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How to do it
- 1
Take a photo of the note
Use good light and hold the phone straight above the page. Keep each date and time in the frame.
- 2
Check each event
Photo2Calendar lists the events it found. Compare every date and time with your note.
- 3
Save or export
Save to Apple Calendar, open in Google Calendar, or share an .ics file for Outlook.
Key features
Handwriting details
Reads clear handwritten dates and plans.
Date and time details
Check phrases such as "next Tuesday" or "tomorrow at 5" before you save.
How it works
Photo2Calendar moves the details into your calendar so you do not have to type them. Take a photo or screenshot, check what the app found, and save the event.
- Use a photo or screenshot instead of retyping dates and times
- Check the details on the review screen before anything is saved
- Add to Apple Calendar or Google Calendar, or share an .ics file for Outlook
Photo2Calendar is an iPhone and iPad app. It reads photos, screenshots and PDFs up to 10 MB. Check the date, time, year and location before you save.
Check before saving
- Numbers that look alike, such as 1 and 7 or 5 and 6.
- Short forms like "Tue" or "next week".
- The year, which notes rarely include.
- Times without am or pm.
Frequently asked questions
What if my handwriting is very messy?
Clear writing and good light work better. Check every event before you save.
Can it read a planner page with several dates?
Yes. It can find several events in one photo. Check each one on the review screen.
Does joined-up handwriting work?
Joined-up writing is harder to read than print. Check each field carefully before you save.
More examples
- Fridge calendarTake a photo of the paper calendar on your fridge and save the family dates to your iPhone calendar.
- Class scheduleTake a photo of a class timetable or school calendar. Photo2Calendar lists each class or date as an event. Check the times, then save to Apple Calendar.
- Wedding invitationAdd the wedding date, venue and RSVP deadline from the invitation to your calendar.
Put it on your calendar without typing it out
Free download with one free test scan during setup. Saving events needs a subscription: $1.99 a week, $4.99 a month, or $29.99 a year. No free trial.
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