Upload a File
You can add a file to your course by uploading a file. You can also import files using the course import tool in Course Settings.
As an instructor, you can drag and drop files from your personal files into course files.
Note: Video and audio uploads to Canvas through the media tool can be up to 500 MB in size.
- In Course Navigation, click the Files link.
- Click the Upload button.
- Click the title of the file you want to upload [1] and click the Open button [2].
- A progress bar will appear at the top of screen tracking the progress of your file upload.
- View your new file in the course.
- Note: you need to publish your file for it to be viewed by students within the module.
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