Extract Calendar Events from Screenshots: Quick 3-Step Guide

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By Calendara Team

Extract calendar event from screenshot in 3 steps. AI-powered extraction works with any screenshot - WhatsApp, Instagram, email. 90%+ accuracy. The Cozi alternative.

Extract Calendar Events from Screenshots in 3 Steps

Got a screenshot with event information? Here's the fastest way to extract calendar events from screenshots and get them into your calendar—without typing a single event.

Time needed: 30 seconds (vs. 2+ hours typing into Cozi)

For the complete guide with troubleshooting, see our full image extraction guide.

Step 1: Upload Your Screenshot

Drag and drop or click to upload any screenshot containing calendar information:

  • WhatsApp messages with event details
  • Instagram stories with event announcements
  • Email screenshots with meeting invites
  • Calendar app screenshots you want to transfer
  • Event flyer screenshots from social media

Calendara can extract calendar events from any screenshot format - PNG, JPEG, or whatever your device saves.

Step 2: AI Extracts Events from Screenshot

Our AI automatically scans your screenshot and extracts:

  • Event titles - What the event is called
  • Dates - When events occur (handles any format)
  • Times - Start and end times with timezone detection
  • Locations - Where events take place (if mentioned)

Processing takes 10-30 seconds depending on screenshot complexity.

Step 3: Review and Save

Check the extracted events, make any corrections, and save to your calendar:

  • Google Calendar sync
  • Apple Calendar via webcal
  • Outlook integration
  • Calendara calendar with sharing

Done! What would take 10+ minutes of typing is finished in 30 seconds.

Pro Tips for Screenshot Extraction

Best screenshot quality:

  • Clear, readable text
  • Good contrast
  • Full event information visible

Common screenshot sources:

  • WhatsApp group messages
  • Instagram event stories
  • Facebook event pages
  • Email meeting invites
  • Calendar app screenshots

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