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Canvas Studio Transition

Canvas Studio is among several software licenses previously funded through the Federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) that will not be renewed. After the license end date of June 30, 2025, CSUN faculty, staff, and students will no longer be able to access Canvas Studio through a campus license. Visit the 2025 HEERF Software Tools Transition webpage for background information and the full list of impacted tools

Overview

Canvas Studio has been widely used to upload, edit, and curate instructional videos within Canvas. To continue offering video content in your courses, we recommend transitioning to Panopto, CSUN’s primary platform for video creation, hosting, and sharing. Panopto offers many of the same features as Canvas Studio, as well as additional capabilities that enhance accessibility and interactivity. Review the resources on this page for guidance on how to get started.

CSUN-Supported Alternatives

Panopto: Primary Platform for Video Creation and Sharing

Panopto is the recommended replacement for those currently using Canvas Studio. It integrates with Canvas and provides tools for recording, editing, and sharing videos. Key features include: 

  • Video Creation: Panopto has simple video and screen capture tools along with basic editing functionality, all in your internet browser of choice. 

  • Interactive Elements: You can insert quiz questions, browsable webpages and PDFs, and add additional clips of your own or from YouTube. 

  • An Accessible Viewing Experience: Time-stamped closed captions and a table of contents make it easy to search transcripts, allowing viewers to identify and jump to any section of your videos for review. 

MyCSUNbox: Additional Content Storage Option 

myCSUNbox is CSUN's secure cloud-based file storage and collaboration solution. While it does not provide the hosting or interactive features of Panopto, it is an alternative solution for storing videos you may not need to use immediately in your courses. Videos stored in myCSUNbox can be uploaded to Panopto later when needed. 

Transition Steps & Timeline 

What to do now: 

  • Explore Panopto: Log in with your CSUN credentials at www.panopto.com to familiarize yourself with its features, such as video creation, editing, and sharing within Canvas. 

  • Assess Your Content: Identify the Canvas Studio videos you plan to reuse in future courses. 

Before June 30, 2025: 

  • Migrate to Panopto: Upload videos you plan to reuse to Panopto for hosting and sharing. 

  • Backup Additional Content: Save any remaining videos to myCSUNbox or your preferred storage solution. 

Training and Support Options 

Self-Access Resources 

We have provided curated support articles and video content via the Using Panopto with Canvas self-paced informational course that breaks down the basic functionality and examines Panopto’s Canvas integration. If you’re looking for more specific topics, you can search the entire Panopto Support Site and their thorough documentation for all tutorials. 

Workshops 

We will be hosting workshops that are specifically tailored to faculty transitioning to Panopto from Canvas Studio. Topics include an introductory overview of the tool’s recorder, editor, Canvas and Zoom integration, video annotation and accessibility features, and more. Refer to the FTC Workshop Calendar for upcoming events regarding Panopto. 

One-on-One Assistance 

CSUN’s Academic Technology team is available for one-on-one help via email, Zoom, or in-person meetings. Our Lecture Capture Coordinator, alongside Instructional and Media Technologists, are available to help you outline, produce, and design instructional video content that befits your curricula. To request assistance, email us at ftc@csun.edu or visit the Faculty Technology Center (FTC) page for additional contact options.

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