How do I upload ZIP files as a student?

You can import .zip files to your personal or group file storage area.

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

Learn how to locate your user files and group files.

Note: Canvas does not support file uploads larger than 5 GB.

 

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 Progression

View Progression

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

View Files

View Files

Your files will be uploaded to your personal or groups file storage area.

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