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Canvas Files Downloader Chrome extension

Canvas Files Downloader grabs every attachment from a Canvas or Instructure course's modules, assignments, and pages, rather than opening and saving each file by hand. It's best for students and instructors clearing out a course's files in one pass. The catch: it focuses on file attachments only, not grades or full page content.

  • PriceFree
  • CategoryEducation
  • Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)

Last checked against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

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Pros

  • downloads attachments from modules, assignments, and pages together
  • faster than saving files one at a time
  • works directly on Canvas or Instructure course pages
  • useful for archiving a course's files before it closes

Cons

  • limited to file attachments, not grades or full pages
  • requires an active Canvas login and course access
  • large courses with many attachments may take longer to process

Best for

  • downloading all attachments from a Canvas module at once
  • students collecting course files before a term ends
  • instructors archiving attachments from a course
  • pulling files from assignments and pages together

Skip it if

  • exporting grades or full page text (use a course export tool instead)
  • downloading a single file (a manual click is faster)

Key features

  • bulk download of course attachments
  • covers Modules, Assignments, and Pages/Wiki tabs
  • works on Canvas and Instructure-hosted courses
  • one-step download instead of opening files individually

What Canvas Files Downloader does

Canvas Files Downloader scans the Modules, Assignments, and Pages/Wiki tabs of a Canvas or Instructure course and downloads the attachments it finds, instead of requiring you to open and save each file individually. It's aimed at quickly collecting course materials in one step.

Canvas Files Downloader free vs paid

Canvas files Downloader is listed as a free Chrome extension. The store listing doesn't describe a separate paid tier, so the bulk download feature is available without an upgrade.

Is Canvas Files Downloader safe?

The extension needs access to the Canvas or Instructure pages you're viewing so it can find and download attachments. It's focused on reading file links rather than account credentials. Install it only from the official Chrome Web Store listing.

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Canvas Files Downloader: FAQs

Is Canvas Files Downloader free?

Yes, it's listed as a free Chrome extension with no separate paid tier mentioned in the store listing.

Is Canvas Files Downloader safe to use?

It needs access to the Canvas pages you're viewing to find attachments. Install it only from the official Chrome Web Store listing.

How do I use Canvas Files Downloader?

Log into Canvas, open the Modules, Assignments, or Pages tab you want, then click the extension icon to download attachments.

What are alternatives to Canvas Files Downloader?

Canvas Course Downloader covers a broader export including pages, assignments, and grades, not just file attachments.

Does it work on Instructure-hosted Canvas courses?

Yes, it's designed to work on both Canvas and Instructure-hosted course pages.

Can I download files from the Pages/Wiki tab?

Yes, it covers attachments in Modules, Assignments, and the Pages/Wiki tab.

Does it download grades or page text?

No, it focuses on file attachments rather than grades or full page content.

Why is a file missing from my download?

Check that the file is a standard attachment; embedded or externally linked content may not be picked up.

Do I need to be logged into Canvas?

Yes, an active Canvas or Instructure login with access to the course is required.

Does it work on individual assignment pages?

Yes, it can pull attachments from a specific assignment's page as well as the broader Modules tab.