How do I add a file to my course?
To add a file to your course, make sure you are in the course you wish to add the file to.
Note: Video and audio uploads to Canvas through the media tool can be up to 500 MB in size.
Open Files
Click the Files link.
Add Files
Click the Add Files link to upload files.
Select Files
Click the title of the file you wish to upload [1] and click the Open button to upload the file.
Monitor Uploads
A progress bar [1] will appear at the top of screen tracking the progress of your file upload.
View Files
All files will be organized in alphabetical order.
Adding Files in Firefox & Chrome
Some web browsers (Firefox and Chrome) contain a unique feature which allows the user to add to files by simply dragging and dropping the files from a file window directly into the Canvas file repository. Click the title of the file you wish to add [1] and drag the file to your open browser [2]. Your file will automatically upload.
If you need help using Canvas, please click the Help link from inside Canvas or visit Canvas Support here: help.instructure.com/requests/new to submit a ticket. If you have a feature request, please visit the Canvas Community at help.instructure.com. If you have a suggestion to improve Canvas Guides, please leave it below. Thank you!