To send a capture to Apple Calendar, open Capture Settings, choose Export, and add Apple Calendar as a destination. Grant Capture full Calendar access so it can list calendars. Choose Default or a specific calendar, then decide whether Calendar should open after export. Text becomes the event title. Links use the fetched page title as the event title and set both the event URL and notes. Apple Calendar is offered as a destination for Text and Links captures.
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.
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.
More places for quick notes
Checked against Capture 2.14.1, last verified 19 July 2026.