How do I add media to a collection in Canvas Studio?

You can add media to collections in your library in Canvas Studio. You can record a screen or webcam capture to add to the collection, upload file(s) from your computer, or paste a YouTube URL.

Open Collection

In the Studio library, hover over the collection preview tile and click the View button [1].  

Alternatively, in the Studio Navigation menu, click the Course Collections drop-down menu [2], and click a collection name link [3].

To create a new collection, click the Add Collection button [4].

Add Recorded Media

To record media and add it to a collection, click the Create button [1]. Then to add a webcam video or screen capture, click the appropriate link [2].

Note: Webcam recording and screen capture options are different for Chrome or Edge and Safari or Firefox browsers.

Learn more about adding webcam video and screen capture using a Chrome or Edge browser.

Learn more about adding webcam video and screen capture using a Safari or Firefox browser.

Upload Media Files

You can add media files from any page in Studio. To upload a media file, click the Create button [1]. Then, click the Add Media link [2].

Alternatively, you can drag and drop files into Studio [3].

Notes:

  • You can upload multiple media files at once. However, Studio cannot upload compressed (ZIP) files. The maximum file size for a media file upload is 10 GB. Learn more about supported file formats.
  • Admins can restrict users from uploading media from a device. Learn more about managing permissions in Canvas Studio.

Browse Media Files

Browse Files

To add a media file from your computer, click the Browse Files button.

Upload File

Upload File

Select the media file you want to upload [1]. Then click the Upload button [2].

View Upload Progress

View Upload Progress

View the progress of your media upload.

Add Media URL

Add Media URL

To add a  YouTube or Vimeo URL enter a URL in the Paste External Link text field [1]. Then, click the Add Video button [2].

View Added Media

To view a video in the collection, hover the cursor over the media and click the View button [1].

Media uploaded from YouTube displays a YouTube icon [2], and media uploaded from Vimeo displays a Vimeo icon [3].