If you are juggling multiple platforms for work and personal life, the ability to is essential for staying organized. Depending on your needs, you can either perform a one-time import of a static "snapshot" of your data or set up a live, auto-updating subscription. Method 1: Download and Import a Static File (.ics)
Use this method if you want to permanently move your existing events from Google to Outlook. Note that this creates a snapshot; future changes made in Google Calendar will not appear in Outlook. Log in to Google Calendar. Click the Gear icon (Settings) and select Settings . On the left sidebar, click Import & export . download google calendar to outlook
Click . A .zip file will download to your computer. Extract this file to find the .ics file for your calendar. Import into Outlook Desktop: If you are juggling multiple platforms for work
This is the most popular method because it ensures your Outlook view stays current with your Google Calendar events. This is a one-way sync: Google updates Outlook. See your Google Calendar in Outlook - Microsoft Support Note that this creates a snapshot; future changes
Select and click Next . Browse to your extracted .ics file and click Open .
Select , browse for your .ics file, select a destination calendar, and click Import . Method 2: Subscribe for Automatic Syncing (Live Updates)
Choose to add the events to your existing calendar, or Open as New to create a separate view. Import into Outlook Web: Go to your Outlook Calendar . Click Add calendar in the left-hand pane.