How do I add an event from a web page in Chrome?

Install the Text2Event Chrome extension, highlight the event details on the page, right-click, and choose "Create event from text". Text2Event reads the date, time and location and builds an event you can add to Google Calendar or Outlook.

What if I can't select the text on the page?

Right-click the page and choose "Select event", then drag a box around the details. The selected area is sent to Text2Event as an image, so it works on text baked into pictures, awkward layouts and sites that block copying. Image recognition is a Pro feature.

Does the extension work in Gmail?

Yes. The extension adds a Text2Event button to the Gmail toolbar so you can turn an open email into an event in one click.

Is the Chrome extension free?

The extension is free to install, and creating events from text is free. Photo and screenshot recognition is a Pro feature with a free 14-day trial for new users.

Which calendars can I add events to?

Google Calendar, Outlook, or a calendar file that works with Apple Calendar and any other app.

Highlight Text in Chrome to Add a Calendar Event

Published: November 11, 2026

Stop Copy-Pasting Event Details

You find a webinar, a meetup or a dinner reservation on a web page. To get it into your calendar you open a new tab, create an event, and copy the title, date, time and address across one field at a time. The Text2Event Chrome extension replaces all of that with one right-click.

How It Works

Step 1: Highlight the details

Select the part of the page that describes the event. It does not need to be tidy: a paragraph, a list, a line from a chat or a comment is enough.

Step 2: Right-click and choose "Create event from text"

The extension sends your selection to Text2Event, which reads the title, date, time, location and description.

Step 3: Review and add it

Check the result in the side panel, then add the event to Google Calendar, Outlook, or download a calendar file.

When You Can't Select the Text

Some pages make selection impossible: text inside an image, a flyer on a club website, a locked layout. Right-click the page, choose Select event, and drag a box around the details. Text2Event reads the area as an image and builds the event the same way. See creating events from photos and screenshots for more on what it can read.

One Click in Gmail

Open an email and use the Text2Event button the extension adds to the Gmail toolbar. Details are in turning a Gmail email into a calendar event.

Good Places to Use It

Event listings and ticket pages
Webinar and conference registration pages
Web versions of chat apps and social posts
School, club and team websites
Restaurant, clinic and booking confirmations

Try It Now

Install the extension, highlight the next event you see, and right-click.

Get the Chrome Extension →

Free to install • Photo recognition is Pro with a 14-day trial

Chrome Extension FAQs

Q: How do I add an event from a web page in Chrome?: A: Install the Text2Event Chrome extension, highlight the event details on the page, right-click, and choose "Create event from text". Text2Event reads the date, time and location and builds an event you can add to Google Calendar or Outlook.
Q: What if I can't select the text on the page?: A: Right-click the page and choose "Select event", then drag a box around the details. The selected area is sent to Text2Event as an image, so it works on text baked into pictures, awkward layouts and sites that block copying. Image recognition is a Pro feature.
Q: Does the extension work in Gmail?: A: Yes. The extension adds a Text2Event button to the Gmail toolbar so you can turn an open email into an event in one click.
Q: Is the Chrome extension free?: A: The extension is free to install, and creating events from text is free. Photo and screenshot recognition is a Pro feature with a free 14-day trial for new users.
Q: Which calendars can I add events to?: A: Google Calendar, Outlook, or a calendar file that works with Apple Calendar and any other app.