Calendar invite
What is an .ics file, and can you delete it after adding the event?
An .ics file is a calendar event in a standard format; once you’ve added it to Calendar, the file can go to the Trash and the event stays.
Safe to trash
Safe to trash once the event is in your calendar. Trashing the file doesn’t remove the event.
What it is
ICS (iCalendar) is the format calendars use to share events. Booking confirmations, webinars and "Add to calendar" links hand you an .ics file. Opening it on a Mac adds the event to Calendar.
Where it comes from
Downloads, from "Add to calendar" links and email attachments.
Let Oma handle it
Trash old calendar invites
A calendar invite in Downloads, older than 7 days, goes to the Trash.
See the recipeQuestions
How do I open an .ics file on a Mac?
Double-click it. Calendar opens and asks which calendar to add the event to.
Will trashing the .ics remove the meeting?
No. The event lives in Calendar once added.
Other files in Downloads
Let Oma have a look at your Downloads.
Free for one folder. Everything free for 3 days, then Grand Oma is $14.99, once.