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Upload Media Files in Canvas Studio

Upload Media Files in Canvas Studio

In Canvas Studio, you can upload supported media files from your device by dragging and dropping a file into the My Library page or by using the Add Media link. Studio supports uploading an individual media file or multiple individual files at once. The maximum file size for a media file upload is 10 GB. 

Once the media file is uploaded in Studio, you can add annotations, share access, and manage the media using the media tabs. 

Studio also supports adding videos from YouTube and Vimeo via URL. 

Note: Admins can restrict users from uploading media from a device. 

  1. Open Studio 

  • Depending on your user role and/or your institution's configuration, you can access Canvas Studio via the Studio site, Canvas Global Navigation Menu, Course Navigation, or Rich Content Editor. 

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  1. Drag and Drop Media File 

  • To add a media file to any page in Studio, you can drag and drop files from your computer.

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Note: You can also drag and drop media into the window.  

  1. Add Media 

  • To browse your computer for a media file, click the Create drop-down menu [1]. Then click the Add Media link [2]. 

Note: You can add media from a screen capture, webcam capture, computer upload or external link. 

  1. Browse Files 

  •  In the Add to My Library window, click the Browse Files button [1]. You may also be able to add media via YouTube or Vimeo URL [2]. 

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Note: The maximum file size for a media upload is 10 GB. 

  1. Upload File 

  •  Select the media file you want to upload [1]. Then click the Upload button [2]. 

  • You can bulk upload multiple media files at once. 

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  1. View Upload Progress 

  • View the progress of your media upload. 

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  1. View Uploaded Media 

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Note: Locate the media you want to embed and then click the media thumbnail. 

  1. Manage Media 

  • To share the media, download the media, download a transcript of the media, or delete the media, click the More Options menu [1]. 

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  • To manage the media playback speed and change the video quality, click the Media Settings menu [2]. 

  • To view the media in a library or course, click the Media Location drop-down menu [3]. If the media is added in a course, you can view course-specific media details. 

  • You can also edit media details [4], view comments [5], review user insights and analytics [6], and add captions [7]. 

Note: To download a transcript of the media, the captioning option must be enabled by the owner of the media. 

  • The Media Tabs can include the Details, Comments, Insights and Captions tabs.