How do I use my webcam to take a photo for an assignment submission in Canvas?
You can use your computer's webcam to take a photo and use it as your assignment submission. Submission photos are saved to the Submissions folder in your user files as a PNG file.
Note: If your instructor limits file types for an assignment submission, you may not be able to use your webcam to submit your assignment.
Open Assignments
In Course Navigation, click the Assignments link.
Select Assignment
Click the title of the assignment.
Start Assignment
Click the Start Assignment button.
Use Webcam
To take a picture with your webcam and submit the image, click the Use Webcam button.
Enable Webcam
If your browser prompts you for access to your computer's camera, click the Allow button.
Take Photo
To take a photo using your computer's webcam, click the Take Photo button.
Submit Photo
To use the photo you took as your assignment submission, click the Use This Photo button [1]. To retake the photo, click the Try Again button [2].
View Photo
You can preview your photo in the File Upload tab [1]. To remove the photo from your submission, click the Delete icon [2].
Submit Assignment
Click the Submit Assignment button.
View Submission Status
Large files display a submission status indicator.
View Submission
View the confirmation of your assignment submission.
