Summary
This article covers Canvas storage quotas and file size limits and explains how to share media files and documents stored in OneDrive, as well as videos stored in YuJa Video.
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Storage Quotas
These quotas the available storage space for a course, group and user.
Note: Quotas can only be modified after a consultation to evaluate storage usage.
Storage Location
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Quota
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Course
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512 MB |
Groups
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50 MB |
User
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50 MB |
File Size Upload Limits
These limits specify the maximum size of a single file that can be uploaded to Canvas.
Note: Upload limits are set by the vendor and cannot be modified.
File Type
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Maximum File Upload Size
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Docs, Images, etc
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5 GB per file |
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Media (Audio / Video)
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500 MB per file |
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Groups
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50 MB per file |
File Size Upload Gotchas and Pitfalls
- A single file may exceed the storage quota for a given storage location, preventing additional files from being uploaded there.
- Media uploaded to Canvas is not delivered in formats that are optimized for student viewing.
Additional Canvas File Storage Options
The OneDrive integration for Canvas allows linking to files stored in OneDrive versus uploading them into a course.
The YuJa Video integration allows media stored in YuJa Video to be shared and embedded into Canvas. YuJa Video provides the best viewing/listening experience for students.