How do I export a Canvas course?

Instructions on how to import exported content to a new course can be found here.

 

You can export a Canvas course to give to someone in another Canvas account, to upload to another institution's account at a later date, or to create a copy as a backup on your local computer.

 

Note: Canvas exports do not include backups of student interactions and grades. Grades can be exported separately as a .csv file.

 

Open Settings

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In Course Navigation, click the Settings link.

 

Export Course

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In the sidebar, click the Export Course Content button.

 

Select Export Type

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Click the Course export type option [1]. Click the Create Export button [2] to begin the export.

 

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

 

Monitor Export

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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.

 

Download New Export

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Click on the Click here to download link to download the new export.

 

Note: The export will be in .imscc format, a common standard file that can be imported into any system that accepts Common Cartridge. You can also change the extension from .imscc to .zip and treat it as any other zip file.