Uploading Files to Canvas
You can add files to your Files directory in Canvas. If you have already created modules for your course, you can add files directly to the modules.
Add Files to the Files Directory
The easiest way to add files to your Canvas course is by uploading them from your computer or storage device. You can organize your files by creating folders first, and then upload your files directly into the folder. If you have uploaded files before creating folders, you can still create folders and move your files into the appropriate folders.
On the Course Navigation menu, click Files
On the Files page, click the Upload button or simply drag and drop files from your desktop onto the page
(Optional) Click the + Folder button and create a new folder, or navigate to an existing folder to which you want to add the file
If you do not specify a folder, Canvas adds the file in the main Files directory. You will know you are in a folder because the folder name will appear in the breadcrumb trail at the top of the page.
(Optional) Click the green circle with white check icon to adjust file visibility
Files that are uploaded are published (visible to students) by default. To adjust the settings, click on the published icon to unpublish, make file only available through a link elsewhere in the course, or available based on a specific date range.
Add Files to Modules
If you have created modules for your course, you can add files from the Module page.
On the Course Navigation menu, click Modules
On the Modules page, locate the module and click on the + to the right of the title to add items
The Add Item window will open, in the first drop-down menu
- Choose File
- Click New Files
- Choose Files
Select the file to upload, and then click Open
If desired, select a folder and number of levels to indent the file on the module list.
Click Add Item