Canvas files Downloader

Download all available course attachments on Canvas. This extension works for all schools that use Canvas LMS.

Canvas Files Downloader - Chrome Extension for Easy Downloads

Canvas Files Downloader is a Chrome extension designed to simplify the file downloading process for students using the Canvas Learning Management System. It saves them from making multiple clicks by allowing download of all attachments or selected ones from modules, pages, assignments, and wiki tabs. Works well for all schools utilizing Canvas LMS.

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Extension stats

By: Abdulrahman A

Users: 4,000+

Rating: 3.69

(16)

Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2020-01-10)

Creation date: 2020-01-09

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

downloads

Size: 26.11K

Ranking

# 15,117 ▲ 58

Other rankings

#11932 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 7 #198 in downloader keyword 67 ▲ 4 #226 in file keyword 50 ▲

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Not available on Android

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Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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🤦🏻‍♂️ The purpose of creating Canvas Files Downloader extension is to facilitate the process of downloading files especially in the modules tab/path; because currently in order for students to download a file , they have to make multiple of clicks to do so.

🎯 The alternative solution is to allow students to either download all attachments by selecting all or download only the selected ones in modules, pages, assignments, and wiki tab or path. If there is an attachment in any of these paths, users will get the download button.

💡 To better use Canvas files Downloader to full extent: Turn off/ disable the "Ask where to save each file before downloading" option on chrome://settings/downloads so that you download the files immediately without getting the popup dialog

💡💡💡 This extension works for all schools that use Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) / Instructure

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Saves time by allowing batch downloads of course files instead of downloading them individually
User-friendly in terms of enabling downloads for current courses
Asks where to download each file, aiding in organization
Works well in many users' school systems

Cons

Not user-friendly for some; difficult to understand how to use
Does not allow downloading of files from previously enrolled courses
Issues with functionality in the latest version of Canvas
Button only active for current courses

Most mentioned

Can't figure out how to get it to work
Doesn't allow downloading from previously enrolled courses
Redirects to the Web Store instead of functioning
Saves time downloading files
Needs improvements like sorted downloads and selection features

User reviews

good but buggy

Chandler Wang, 2024-12-19

I don' get how to use it? When I open a course in Canvas and click on this extension, it takes me straight to this page on the Web Store. Permissions are enabled. What am I doing wrong? :(

Berry Boop, 2024-07-27

Went out of my way to give a great review on this marvellous creation. Thanks to you I didn't have to download 43 lesson files from Canvas one by one per module. 1 click, and it's done.