How to Export a Canvas Course

As an instructor, you may want to export your Canvas Course to have a backup. The following directions provide a backup of the course content only - it will not include student enrollments, interactions or grades.

1. In the course navigation menu on the left, click Settings.

2. On the right, click on Export Course Content.

3. Click the Course radio button and click Create Export.

4. When the export has finished processing, click on the New Export link to save the export to your computer. 

• For additional information, please see the How do I export a Canvas course documentation from Instructure.
• For additional information on exporting grades, please see the How do I export grades in the Gradebook documentation from Instructure.