How to Transfer Calendar from iPhone to Mac [Step-by-Step Guide]

The Calendar app on your iPhone is a handy tool for keeping track of important dates, whether it's birthdays, anniversaries, meetings, or personal events.

If you're planning to switch to a new device or just want to keep your data safe, it's a good idea to sync your iPhone calendar with your Mac. This ensures that all your events and reminders stay up to date on both devices. Any edits you make on your iPhone will automatically appear on your Mac, and vice versa.

In this guide, you'll discover three simple and reliable ways to transfer your iPhone calendar to your Mac computer.

Part 1: Transfer Calendar from iPhone to Mac via iOS Assistant

If you're looking to transfer your calendar without relying on iCloud, Wi-Fi, or worrying about data being overwritten, Coolmuster iOS Assistant is the ideal solution. This robust iPhone management tool lets you directly export your iPhone calendar to a Mac, offering formats like CSV, HTML, or TXT, so you can easily back it up or edit it on your Mac. Plus, it supports transferring a wide range of other data types, including contacts, messages, photos, and more.

Main features of iOS Assistant:

• Transfer calendars from iPhone to PC/Mac in one click.
• Easily transfer iOS files after previewing and selecting them.
• Support to transfer contacts, messages, music, videos, photos, voice memos, notes, and more between iPhone and computer.
• Fully manage iTunes backup files and iOS data on your computer.
• Edit, add, or delete data stored on your iOS device directly from your PC/Mac.
• Support overall iOS versions and iPhone models, including the latest iOS 26 and iPhone 17 series.

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How do I transfer my calendar from iPhone to Mac? Follow the steps below:

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Part 2: Export Calendar from iPhone to Mac Using iTunes/Finder

iTunes (or Finder for macOS Catalina and later) can sync iPhone calendars to your Mac, but it does so by overwriting all the data, meaning it will replace the calendars on your Mac with the ones from your iPhone. Therefore, please make sure that the data on your Mac is backed up before using this feature.

Here is how to transfer calendar from iPhone to Mac using iTunes/Finder:

Step 1. Open iTunes on your Mac (or Finder for macOS Catalina and later).

Step 2. Connect your iPhone to the Mac using a USB cable and unlock your iPhone.

Step 3. Click the device icon in the iTunes interface to go to the "Info" tab.

Step 4. Check the "Sync Calendars" option, then choose either "All calendars" or "Selected calendars".

Step 5. Click the "Apply" button to begin syncing your iPhone calendars to your Mac.

Part 3: Sync iPhone Calendar with Mac Using iCloud

iCloud is the official syncing method provided by Apple, which automatically keeps your iPhone calendar in sync with your Mac without manual intervention. However, iCloud relies on an internet connection and may encounter synchronization issues. (How to free up iCloud storage?)

Here is how to sync iPhone and Mac calendar with iCloud:

Step 1. On your iPhone, open "Settings" and tap your "Apple ID" (the personal avatar at the top). Go to "iCloud" and, in the list of apps using iCloud, find "Calendars" and make sure its toggle is turned on.

Step 2. On your Mac, click the "Apple menu" in the top left corner > "System Settings" (for macOS Ventura and later) or "System Preferences" (for macOS Monterey and earlier).

Step 3. Select "Apple ID", then click "iCloud". In the iCloud options, ensure that "Calendars" is turned on.

Step 4. Make sure both your iPhone and Mac are connected to Wi-Fi. After a few minutes, your iPhone calendar data will automatically sync to the "Calendar" app on your Mac.

Bonus: How to Fix iPhone Calendar Not Syncing with Mac?

Here are the reasons why iPhone Calendar may fail to sync with Mac, and corresponding solutions.

• iCloud Syncing Disabled: If iCloud is not enabled for calendars on either device, they won't sync. Make sure that "Calendars" is turned on in both your iPhone and Mac's iCloud settings.
• Internet Connection Issues: Since iCloud syncing requires an internet connection, poor or unstable Wi-Fi might cause syncing failures.
• Outdated Software: If either your iPhone or Mac is running outdated software, it may cause syncing issues. Ensure that both devices are running the latest versions of iOS and macOS.
• Apple ID Mismatch: If you're signed into different Apple IDs on your iPhone and Mac, they won't sync with each other. Ensure that both devices are using the same Apple ID.
• Default calendar setting error: One common reason your calendars might not sync is that new events may have been saved to your local calendar instead of your iCloud calendar. To fix this, go to Settings on your iPhone, tap Calendar > Default Calendar, and set iCloud as your default calendar.
• Unknown Error: Restarting your device can often solve a variety of issues. If your iPhone and Mac calendars aren't syncing, try restarting both devices. On your iPhone, press and hold the power button to turn it off, then press and hold the button again to turn it back on. On your Mac, click the Apple menu and select Restart.

In a Nutshell

There are three ways to help you transfer calendar from iPhone to Mac. If you want to efficiently, securely, and flexibly manage your iPhone calendar, Coolmuster iOS Assistant is the best choice. It not only allows you to export calendar data individually without affecting existing data, but also supports various files such as contacts, messages, photos, and more, making your iOS device management more efficient!

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