Upload/Embed Media from RCE
Using the Rich Content Editor, you can upload and embed media files from your computer.
Keep in mind, uploading media directly from your computer into Canvas will eat up a lot, if not all, of your alotted 2 GB course or organization storage limit; extra space will not be granted. Because of this, it is most beneficial and recommended to first upload your media into Kaltura and then embed the media into Canvas. This allows you to save your storage space for other content.
Please visit the Canvas Tip: Uploading Videos and Large Files Learning Systems blog post for additional information.
Still want to Upload Videos Directly from your Computer?
Several features in Canvas support the Rich Content Editor, including Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, Pages, Quizzes, and Syllabus.
Canvas allows you to upload supported media types.
Canvas converts files up to 500 MB. If a file exceeds the 500 MB limit, you can host the file through an external source such as YouTube and embed it using the Rich Content Editor. To learn more about available options for using media files in Canvas, view the Canvas Media Comparison PDF.
Canvas videos also support caption files. Once you upload a video, learn how to add captions to a video.
Notes:
- If you are using Usage Rights, you must set the file usage rights before the file will be accessible to students.
- Media uploaded in the Rich Content Editor is saved in the Uploaded Media folder in your Course Files or Group Files.
Open Media Upload Tool from Toolbar
To upload media from the toolbar, click the Media icon [1].
You can also upload media from the media options menu. To view additional media options, click the Media Options arrow [2]. Then select the Upload/Record Media option [3].
To view the Media icon, you may have to click the Options icon.
Note: If the Media icon does not display in the toolbar, media uploads have been disabled by your institution.
Open Media Upload Tool from Menubar
You can also upload media using the menubar in the Rich Content Editor. The menubar displays the title of Rich Content Editor tools and may be preferable for those using keyboard navigation.
To upload media using the menubar, click the Insert menu [1], select the Media option [2], and select the Upload/Record Media option [3].
By default, the Media Upload Tool displays the Computer tab [1]. Click or drag and drop a media file to media uploader to upload a file from your computer [2].
Select the media file and click the Open button. The uploader displays the media file name and a file preview. To remove the file, click the Delete icon [trash can icon in the right-hand corner].
Add Captions or Subtitles
To add captions or subtitles to your video, select the Add CC/Subtitles checkbox [1].
Select a language from the Select Language drop-down menu [2], then click the Choose caption file button [3] to find and upload your caption file. Supported caption file types include SRT and WebVTT.
To embed your selected media file, click the Submit button.
Note: The file will flash before it embeds in the Rich Content Editor.
Click the Save button.
Notes:
- The assignment, discussion, pages, and quizzes details pages display a Save & Publish button.
- The Syllabus page displays an Update Syllabus button.
- Discussion replies display a Post Reply button.
Note: Recording media directly from Canvas and uploading it to your course does go against your allotted 2 GB storage limit. Uploading to Kaltura and then embedding to your course is the recommended procedure [see above].
You can use the Rich Content Editor to record video and audio media. You can record media for any length of time, but shorter media recordings are recommended. If your media is longer than 15 minutes, you may want to consider recording and uploading using an external provider. Longer media recordings require more time to render and may be interrupted without a stable internet connection.
Several features in Canvas support the Rich Content Editor, including Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, Pages, Quizzes, and Syllabus.
Notes:
- The Safari browser does not support recording media. Please use Chrome or Firefox to record media from the Rich Content Editor.
- Media recorded in the Rich Content Editor is saved in the Uploaded Media folder in your Course Files or Group Files.
Several features in Canvas support the Rich Content Editor, including Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, Pages, Quizzes, and Syllabus.
Canvas allows you to upload supported media types.
Canvas converts files up to 500 MB. If a file exceeds the 500 MB limit, you can host the file through an external source such as YouTube and embed it using the Rich Content Editor. To learn more about available options for using media files in Canvas, view the Canvas Media Comparison PDF.
Canvas videos also support caption files. Once you upload a video, learn how to add captions to a video.
Notes:
- If you are using Usage Rights, you must set the file usage rights before the file will be accessible to students.
- Media uploaded in the Rich Content Editor is saved in the Uploaded Media folder in your Course Files or Group Files.
Open Media Upload Tool from Toolbar
To upload media from the toolbar, click the Media icon [1].
You can also upload media from the media options menu. To view additional media options, click the Media Options arrow [2]. Then select the Upload/Record Media option [3].
To view the Media icon, you may have to click the Options icon.
Note: If the Media icon does not display in the toolbar, media uploads have been disabled by your institution.
Open Media Upload Tool from Menubar
You can also upload media using the menubar in the Rich Content Editor. The menubar displays the title of Rich Content Editor tools and may be preferable for those using keyboard navigation.
To upload media using the menubar, click the Insert menu [1], select the Media option [2], and select the Upload/Record Media option [3].
Click the Record tab.
Select Mic and Webcam Options
The media recorder connects to your computer's default microphone and web cam.
To change your microphone settings, click the Mic button [1]. Then select from the displayed options [2].
To change your webcam settings, click the Webcam button [3]. To disable video recording, select the No Video option [4].
Click the Start Recording button.
Finish Media Recording
The media recorder displays the length of your current recording [1].
To restart your recording, click the Start Over button [2].
To finish your recording, click the Finish button [3].
Preview Recorded Media
Preview your recorded media in the media recorder [1].
To title your media, type in the Title field [2].
To embed your media in the Rich Content Editor, click the Save button [3].
Click the Save button.
Notes:
- The assignment, discussion, pages, and quizzes details pages display a Save & Publish button.
- The Syllabus page displays an Update Syllabus button.
- Discussion replies display a Post Reply button.
Note: Media that has been uploaded to your Canvas account does go against your allotted storage limits. Uploading to Kaltura and then embedding to your course is the recommended procedure [see above].
You can embed media files from your course, user, and group files in Canvas in the Rich Content Editor. Several features in Canvas support the Rich Content Editor, including Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, Pages, Quizzes, and Syllabus.
Open Media Upload Tool
Click the Media Options arrow [1].
To view your uploaded course media files, click the Course Media option [2]. To view media saved in your Canvas user files, click the User Media option [3].
If you open the Rich Content Editor from a group, you can view uploaded group media files by clicking the Group Media option [4].
To view the Media icon, you may have to click the Options icon.
Select Media File
By default, when embedding a media file in the Rich Content Editor, the Add menu displays media files from your selected source [1].
To change the file type, click the Type drop-down menu [2].
To sort image files by date added or alphabetically, click the Sort by drop-down menu [3]. To search for a file, enter the file name in the Search field [4]. You must enter at least three characters for search results to display.
Click the media file to embed [5].
Note: The file will flash before it embeds in the Rich Content Editor.
Click the Save button.
Notes:
- The assignment, discussion, pages, and quizzes details pages display a Save & Publish button.
- The Syllabus page displays an Update Syllabus button.
- Discussion replies display a Post Reply button.