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How do I bulk upload files?
Updated on: Jul 19, 2025
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<p>If you have a lot of files to add to your course, you can bulk upload them.</p> <p>Note: You can also bulk upload files by dragging and dropping the files into Canvas from your computer. However, sometimes too many files can cause problems. If you have more than 50 files, try zipping the file...
How do I upload ZIP files in Files?
Updated on: Jul 19, 2025
- Canvas LMS Guides Canvas Basics Guide Files How do I upload ZIP files in Files?
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You can import .zip files to Canvas.
How do I upload a file in Files?
Updated on: Jul 19, 2025
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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.
How do I set usage rights and user access for a file or folder?
Updated on: Jul 19, 2025
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How do I rename a file or folder?
Updated on: Jul 19, 2025
- Canvas LMS Guides Canvas Basics Guide Files How do I rename a file or folder?
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Note: Files are organized in alphabetical order. While you can still move files into folders, you cannot rearrange the alphabetized structure of the files and folders.
How do I edit a file in Files?
Updated on: Jul 19, 2025
- Canvas LMS Guides Canvas Basics Guide Files How do I edit a file in Files?
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The HTML Editor is a tool that allows you to change and update the design of web pages. This tool exists only in the Course Files page to edit the HTML code before using it in a course.
How do I download a file or folder?
Updated on: Jul 19, 2025
- Canvas LMS Guides Canvas Basics Guide Files How do I download a file or folder?
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You can download a single file from any file storage area in Canvas.
How do I delete a file or folder in Files?
Updated on: Jul 19, 2025
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You can delete a file in courses, groups, or personal files. This process also applies to deleting folders.
How do I create a folder in Files?
Updated on: Jul 19, 2025
- Canvas LMS Guides Canvas Basics Guide Files How do I create a folder in Files?
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Folders can be used to organize files in your course, group, or personal files.
How do I move and organize files?
Updated on: Jul 19, 2025
- Canvas LMS Guides Canvas Basics Guide Files How do I move and organize files?
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Note: Files are organized in alphabetical order. While you can still move files into folders, you cannot rearrange the alphabetized structure of the files and folders.

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