How do I upload ZIP files in Files?

Depending on your role, you can upload ZIP files to your personal user files, group files, or course files. If you are an instructor, you can also import ZIP files to an existing folder through the Course Import Tool.

ZIP files containing internal folder structure retain that folder structure upon upload.

If you do not know how to create a ZIP file, please consult your computer operating system's user guide.

Notes:

  • If you are using Usage Rights, you must set the file usage rights before the files can be published.
  • Canvas does not support file uploads larger than 5 GB.

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Import through Files

Import through Files

You can import a ZIP file directly in Files. To access Files, you can open your personal user files, group files, or course files.

In Account, Group, or Course Navigation, click the Files link.

 

Upload Files

Upload Files

Click the Upload button.

Open File

Open File

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

Choose ZIP Option

Choose ZIP Option

If you want to expand all the contents of the ZIP file, click the Expand It button [1]. If you want to upload the ZIP file intact, click the Upload It button [2].

View Upload Progress

View Upload Progress

You can track the progression of the upload by monitoring the progress bar.

View Expanded Files

View Individual Files

If you selected to expand the ZIP file, the individual files display in Files.

View Uploaded ZIP File

View Uploaded ZIP File

If you selected to upload it as is, the file displays as ZIP file.

Import through Course Settings

Import through Course Settings

You can also import files through the Course Import Tool in Course Settings. In Course Navigation, click the Settings link.

Import Content into this Course

Import Content into this Course

Click the Import Course Content button.

Select Content Type

Select Content Type

In the Select Content Type drop-down menu [1], select the Unzip .zip file into folder option [2].

Choose File

Choose File

Click the browse your file link [1] or drag and drop the ZIP file to the Choose File tile [2].

Open File

Open File

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

Select Folder

Select Folder

Search for a folder [1] or select a folder [2].

Note: You must upload the file to an existing folder. Create a new folder prior to uploading.

Import File

Import File

Click the Add to Import Queue button.

View Import Progress

View Import Progress

The Content imports section displays the status of your import. Running reports display a menu bar with the time remaining to generate the report.

Import statuses include queued, running, completed, and failed.

View Files

View Files

Open Files and view your imported files.