How to turn a flyer or poster photo into a calendar event

The manual way

1. Take a clear photo of the flyer so you have the details in your camera roll.
2. Later, open the photo and type the title, date, time and place into your calendar.
3. Add a reminder. The photo alone will not remind you of anything.

The photo is the easy part. Turning it into a calendar entry is the step people skip.

The faster way with Happa

1. Scan or choose. On Happa’s home screen tap Scan a flyer to use the camera, or Choose a photo for a photo or screenshot you already have.
2. Happa reads the image. It finds the event name, date, time and location from the text on the flyer.
3. Review and save. Check the details, choose your reminders, and save to your calendar.

Getting a good scan

• Fill the frame with the flyer and hold the phone straight-on.
• Use good light and avoid glare from glossy posters.
• Screenshots work too. A flyer someone posted online can be saved as a screenshot and chosen from your photos.
• Check the year. Flyers often show only day and month.

Common questions