Sometimes it’s easier to record and organize event information in Microsoft Excel, but few calendar programs can read older XLS files. Excel gives you the option to save this file in other formats, such as a CSV file. Many free programs available on the Web can convert this file type to the vCalendar Event File, or VCS, that you need for Microsoft Outlook or other calendar programs. Podnova’s Opal-Convert supports a multitude of filetype conversions but costs roughly $40 as of November 2013. ABC Amber iCalendar Converter is a free program that can convert your XLS files into multiple formats, but it truly shines when converting VCS files to other types, which may help you move information between Outlook and Excel. The CSV Converter from Kioskea will convert your files for free for 30 days and features a very simple conversion process and the option to convert multiple files at once. Tips Writer Bio
