Add a File to a Canvas Module, Page, Announcement, or Assignment

Canvas allows you to upload files into your Canvas course. This includes documents, photos, PDFs, media files, and more. Files can be placed in Announcements, Modules, Assignments, Discussions, Pages, and Quizzes within your Canvas course.

To add a file to a content page: 

1. In the Rich Content Editor toolbar, click the file icon.
2. Select an option based on where your file is located: 
   • To select a file from your computer, click Upload Document.
   • To choose a file already uploaded to the Files area of your Canvas course, click Course Documents.
   • To choose a file from your personal folder, click User Documents. (Please note that this option keeps files in a separate area from your course files.)

Canvas Tutorials

For tutorials on how to add previously uploaded files into Canvas pages or add new files, explore the following Canvas guides:

• How do I upload a document in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
• How do I embed documents from Canvas in the Rich Content Editor as an instructor?
• How do I add a file to the Modules area?

Related Articles

• Understand Canvas File Storage and Upload Limitations
• Upload Files and Manage File Folders in a Canvas Course