How to Export Your Canvas Course

Owned by Virginia Oelkers
Last updated: May 22, 2024
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If you have a course that is older than 4 years old and you want to save the content before the course is archived, you can choose to export the course and save it to your OneDrive for later use. These instructions tell you how to import the course back into Canvas.

 

  1. Open Settings

  1. In Course Navigation, click the Settings link.

  2. Export Course

  1. Click the Export Course Content link.

  2. Select Export Type

  1. In the Export Type heading, click the Course radio button [1]. Click the Create Export button [2].

Note: If you have previously exported the course, Canvas will display prior exports under the Content Exports heading.

  1. View Export Process

  1. View the progress bar. Exporting a course in Canvas may take a few minutes, depending on its size. You will receive an email when the export is complete.

  2. Download New Export

  1. When your download is ready, click the New Export link.

Note: Content exports expire after 30 days and can no longer be downloaded.