Canvas files Downloader

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

What is Canvas files Downloader?

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

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Users: 4,000+

Rating: 3.60 (15)

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:

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Size: 26.11K

Ranking

# 15563 ▼ 101

Other rankings

#11970 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 14 #181 in downloader keyword 78 ▲ 9 #216 in file keyword 49 ▲ 13

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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

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Pros

Saves time by allowing bulk downloads instead of downloading files one by one.
User-friendly file organization by prompting where to download each file.
Works well for current courses on Canvas.

Cons

Does not work for courses that have already ended.
Redirects users back to the Web Store without functioning properly for some.
Not very user-friendly; several users reported difficulty figuring it out.

Most mentioned

Cannot download files from previously enrolled courses.
Users desire features like sorting files into folders and shift-selection functionality.

Recent reviews

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.