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.

Open Files

  • Click the Upload button.

Upload File

  • Click the title of the file you want to upload [1] and click the Open button [2].

Open File

  • A progress bar will appear at the top of screen tracking the progress of your file upload.

View Upload Progress

  • View your new file in the course.

View File

  • Note: you need to publish your file for it to be viewed by students within the module.

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