Step 1
Open the poster or image
Load the file, social media post, or screenshot inside Chrome. Zoom so the date/time text is readable.
Use case
Turn event posters or images into calendar events
Perfect for marketing teams, student orgs, and community leaders who circulate photos of an event instead of sending ICS files.
When to use this
- Campus or community managers who receive posters via WhatsApp or social media.
- Marketing teams promoting webinars or pop-up events with shareable graphics.
- Any group chat where someone posts a photo of an invitation and everyone needs it on their calendar.
Steps
Step 2
Capture the key information
Drag over the region with the event name, date, and location. The overlay ignores decorative elements and focuses on text.
Step 3
Review what AI detected
Check the parsed title, times, location, and description. Add speaker names, sponsor links, or RSVP info if needed.
Step 4
Send to any calendar
Publish to Google Calendar or Microsoft 365, or export an ICS file for Apple Calendar and CalDAV users.
What gets extracted
- Event name or headline
- Date, start/end time, and timezone
- Location or streaming link
- Hosts, performers, or featured speakers
- Short description or RSVP instructions
Privacy & security notes
Poster images are processed in memory and never stored. Structured metadata stays for 30 days by default so you can share or delete it whenever you like. See security and privacy docs for details.
Common issues
- Low contrast artwork
- Use the system screenshot tool to increase contrast or crop the section with the clearest text before uploading.
- Multiple events on one poster
- Capture each block separately so you have one event per session.
- Language-specific fonts
- If OCR misses certain characters, type corrections in the dashboard before sending.
FAQ
Does it work with photos I took on my phone?
Yes. Upload the photo or open it via Google Photos/iCloud in Chrome, then capture the portion with the details.
Can I include ticket links or promo codes?
Add them to the notes field before sending the event. Everyone invited through your calendar will see them.
Is the poster image stored?
No. The image is processed in memory and deleted immediately. Only structured metadata sticks around for 30 days so you can re-export or remove it sooner.
Install Screenshot to Calendar
Drop any flyer or social post into your calendar workflow without asking for an ICS file.