CSV is for reviewing data
A CSV file stores rows and values. It is useful when you want to review an earnings estimate, add your own spreadsheet formulas or keep a report for a particular period. It does not carry a live connection back to the original app.
When you open it, inspect a date, a duration and a decimal amount. Spreadsheet applications can interpret dates and separators according to their locale. If the data lands in one column or a date changes meaning, use the spreadsheet’s import options and choose the appropriate separator and column types.
ICS is for calendar events
An ICS file describes events, including when they begin and end. Import it into a compatible calendar when you want work shifts beside personal plans. After importing, check one ordinary shift and one overnight shift to make sure the dates and times match the original.
For the underlying format, see the iCalendar specification (RFC 5545). Your calendar application’s import behavior and options may vary.
A file export is not a live sync
Editing a shift in ClockPay after exporting does not update an already imported file automatically. If you need a fresh copy, export again and check how your destination calendar handles existing events. Repeated imports can create duplicates.
Using a separate destination calendar for imported work shifts can make replacement easier, but review the calendar app’s removal and import controls before changing existing events. Keep personal events separate from disposable test imports.
Share only the period the recipient needs
A work schedule can reveal where your time is committed; a pay report can include personal financial estimates. Check the date range and contents before sharing. If someone only needs your availability, a full earnings report is unnecessary.
In ClockPay, use CSV for earnings estimates and ICS for schedules. Treat each export as a dated snapshot and check it against the current schedule before relying on it.