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Canvas Portfolio and Legacy Portfolios

calendar for December 30th

Action required: Canvas Portfolio tool will change for students and instructors

This page has everything you need to save your work and transition smoothly before the deadline.

What's changing

Canvas is retiring two legacy portfolio tools on December 30, 2026. This affects both students and instructors who use either tool. If you're not sure which portfolio you use, check for a notice banner inside the tool, Canvas is already displaying reminders in both legacy tools. A new portfolio is already available as a replacement.

The three types of Canvas portfolios
Portfolio (new)The new Canvas portfolio experience is ready to use today. More details and getting-started guides are in the sections below.
ePortfolio (legacy)The original Canvas portfolio tool, built directly into Canvas. You'll see a retirement banner when you open it.
Folio/Portfolium (legacy)  A separate portfolio platform integrated with Canvas, also known as Portfolium. Also showing a retirement banner in the tool.

What you need to do

  1. Download your portfolio data from any legacy software you used

    Don't wait! Exports can take a day or more to process. The sooner you request your download, the more time you have. Step-by-step instructions are in the sections below.

  2.  Migrate to Portfolio (recommended but optional)

    The new Portfolio is already available to all students and instructors. We recommend setting it up and moving your content over before December 30. Migration guides are in the sections below.

  3. Complete everything before December 30!

    After this date, both ePortfolio and Folio (Portfolium) will no longer be accessible. Taking action now gives you plenty of time to make the switch without stress.

Instructions and Information

  1. Save your portfolio data to your computer

    a. How do I export my Canvas Student Portfolium(Folio) into a ZIP file?

    b. How do I download the contents of my ePortfolio?

  2. Migrate your data to the Portfolio tool

    The video below walks you through how to download your portfolio data from Folio (Portfolium) and migrate it to the new Canvas Portfolio Showcase.

    Note for ePortfolio users: Your download process is slightly different, see the instructions in section B above for steps specific to you. Tip: If you've already downloaded your data and just need to extract your files, you can skip ahead to Step 2: Extract your zip file contents at 1:13 in the video.

    Note for students: check out this link How do I create a Showcase Portfolio as a student?

  1.  Processing Time

    Please keep in mind that export requests can take a day or more to complete. We recommend starting your download as soon as possible to ensure your data is saved before the June 30, 2026 deadline.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact canvas@humboldt.edu

We encourage all alumni and soon-to-be alumni using Portfolium or ePortfolio to download their portfolio data to their computer as soon as possible. Export requests can take a day or more to complete, so starting early ensures your work is saved well before the December 30, 2026 deadline.

  1. How do I export my Canvas Student Portfolium(Folio) into a ZIP file?
  2. How do I download the contents of my ePortfolio?

The video below shows how to download your Portfolium data and highlights alternative online portfolio builders you can use to continue showcasing your work after the transition. For ePortfolio users, your download process is slightly different, see the instructions in section 1 above for steps specific to you.

No longer have access to your Portfolium or Canvas account?

If you can no longer log in to your Portfolium or Canvas account, please fill out the request form. Once submitted, we will retrieve your data and send it to the email address on file. 

  1.  Why is Portfolium being retired?
    Portfolium is being discontinued by Instructure as part of a shift toward more integrated tools within Canvas. The new Canvas Portfolio aim to provide similar functionality directly inside the Learning Management System (LMS).
  2.  What is the Canvas Showcase Portfolio?
    Canvas Showcase Portfolios is a built-in feature in Canvas that allows users to create, organize, and share portfolios of academic and professional work.
  3. When will Portfolium and ePortfolio no longer be available?
    Portfolium will be fully retired on December 30, 2026. After this date, access to accounts and content will no longer be guaranteed. 
  4. Will my existing Portfolium or ePortfolio content automatically transfer?
    No, content will not automatically migrate. The Cal Poly Humboldt Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) has developed a video guide on how to migrate content from legacy portfolio to Canvas Showcase Portfolios.
  5.  Where can I get help?
    Contact canvas@humboldt.edu for support.