Does this work with the Canvas desktop app?

DeviceRec is optimized for the web version of Canvas. For best results, open Canvas in your Chrome browser to use features like Smart Zoom.

How to Record Canvas

Create course videos for Canvas LMS. Private, FERPA-friendly recordings. Capture every detail with 4K resolution and Smart Zoom.

Add the free DeviceRec extension from Chrome Web Store. No account needed.

Open Canvas in your Chrome browser (or web version). DeviceRec grabs the video directly from the tab for highest quality.

Click the DeviceRec icon. Enable "Smart Zoom" to automatically follow your cursor actions in Canvas.

Perform your tasks in Canvas. DeviceRec captures it all.

Click Stop when done. Recording saves to Downloads instantly.

💡 Pro Tip: DeviceRec's "Smart Zoom" is perfect for Canvas. It automatically zooms in on menus and buttons when you click.

Upload your recorded lessons directly to your Canvas course modules.

Yes! DeviceRec is a browser extension that records Canvas directly in Chrome. No heavy desktop software (like OBS) required.

Yes, 100% private. DeviceRec processes and saves the video locally on your device. Your Canvas data is never uploaded to our servers.

Free to use. No account required. Your recordings stay on your device.