Catch a task or plan in Capture before sending it to Apple Calendar. Convert a Capture directly into a one-hour Apple Calendar event in the selected calendar.
A quick capture workflow for Apple Calendar
- 01Catch it
Write or share the thought into Capture while it is fresh.
- 02Keep moving
Save the Capture without stopping to organize the destination.
- 03Send to Apple Calendar
Use your configured export action when the capture is ready.
What gets sent to Apple Calendar
- Text becomes the event title.
- Links use the fetched page title as the event title and set both the event URL and notes.
- The selected Capture date is the start; otherwise export time is used. The end is one hour later.
Set up Apple Calendar in Capture
- Open Capture Settings, choose Export, then tap Configure if this is your first destination or Add new destination.
- Choose Apple Calendar from the app picker.
- Grant Capture full Calendar access so it can list calendars.
- Choose Default or a specific calendar, then decide whether Calendar should open after export.
- Review the destination name and icon, then tap Save.
Supported Capture types
This destination appears only for content it can receive.
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Fields and options
| Field or option | What it changes |
|---|---|
| Default calendar | Default uses the system default calendar; otherwise choose a calendar Capture can read. |
| Automatically open Calendar | Opens the saved event after export; enabled by default. |
Example: a quick capture to Apple Calendar
Capture “Design review” with Friday at 14:00 selected. Exporting creates an event from 14:00 to 15:00 in your chosen calendar.
Send the capture
- Open an existing Capture and choose its configured Apple Calendar export action.
- Capture hands off only the supported types listed above. Complete any confirmation or compose screen shown by Apple Calendar.
Limits and troubleshooting
Limits
- The duration is fixed at one hour.
- Images and files are not added to events.
- Full Calendar access is required to list and save to calendars.
Troubleshooting
- If calendars are missing, use Give access to Calendar and allow full access in system settings.
- If the wrong calendar is used, select it explicitly instead of Default.
