Recommendation: Preserve Your Academic Work
Before losing access to Canvas, we strongly recommend that you download and save copies of your assignments, feedback, and course materials. These can be valuable for future academic, professional, or portfolio use.
Consider showcasing your academic achievements on Google Sites or LinkedIn. Upload key projects, papers, or presentations to your site or profile to highlight your work. This not only preserves your efforts but also enhances your professional visibility.
Download Submissions from Canvas
Creating a Submission Export allows you to download a ZIP file of all your Canvas assignment submissions from all current and past courses. This file could be large and may take some time to generate. You can navigate away from the page and return later to complete the download.
Content export files cannot be downloaded after 30 days. Be sure to save your export promptly.
Steps to Download Your Submitted Assignments:
- Log in to Canvas.
- Click on Account in the Global Navigation menu.
- Click on Settings.
- Click the Download Submissions button in the sidebar.
- Click Create Export.
- Once the export is complete, click the New Export link.
- Locate the ZIP file on your computer:
- Mac users: Double-click to open.
- PC users: Right-click and select Extract All.
- Open the expanded folder to view your assignment submissions by course.
Important Considerations
- This export includes Canvas assignment submissions only.
- Submissions made through third-party tools (e.g., integrated ed tech tools are not included in this export).
- These third-party tools typically share grades only, not the actual assignment files or submissions.
- If you used third-party tools, you’ll need to manually download your work directly from those linked services.