Download a Panopto Video

Summary

Explains how Panopto video owners can download a video from their media library as an MP4 file to share elsewhere or keep as a personal archive. Includes a walkthrough video and a note that videos must be downloaded one at a time.

Body

Questions

  • How do I download a video from Panopto?
  • How do I save a Panopto video as an MP4 file?
  • How do I export a Panopto video to share on another platform?
  • Can I download my Panopto recordings to keep a personal copy?
  • Where is the download button in the Panopto player?
  • How do I download several Panopto videos at once?

Environment

This article applies to anyone at Bowdoin who owns video content in Panopto, including faculty, staff, and students who create or manage recordings.

  • Platform: Panopto, accessed in a web browser at panopto.bowdoin.edu
  • Requirement: You must be the owner of the video, or have download permission granted by the owner.
Important: Downloading must be enabled on a video before the download option appears. If you do not see a download link, you may not be the owner of the video or downloading may be turned off for that recording.

Resolution

Follow these steps to download a single Panopto video as an MP4 file.

  1. Sign in to Panopto at panopto.bowdoin.edu.
  2. Locate the video you want to download in your Panopto media library.
  3. Click the video to open it in the Panopto player.
  4. Select the download link in the top-right corner of the player window to save an MP4 file of the video to your computer.

The Panopto video player window with the download button in the top-right of the player highlighted.

Note: Panopto has no bulk download option. Each video must be downloaded on its own, one file at a time.

Watch: how to download a Panopto video

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you have several options:

  • Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
  • Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
  • In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
  • Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.

Details

Details

Article ID: 129287
Created
Wed 3/3/21 2:14 PM
Modified
Thu 7/16/26 11:12 AM
Platform Environment (OS)
Mac, PC or Linux

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