File Upload Submission Type for Students

How to upload and submit a NonGoogle File Type to Canvas. For example a png, jpeg, pdf

  1. 1. Click to open the Assignment

    Click on Assignment Title
  2. 2. Click on Start Assignment

    Click on Start Assignment
  3. 3. Click on Upload File Button

    At the bottom of the page you will see multiple tabs. You will want the File Upload Tab and the Upload File Button. This option does not work with Google Documents.

    Click on Upload File
  4. 4. Select Choose File Button

    This will open a window with a link to your files.

    • Find the file you want to submit

    • Click on it and choose to add it

    • The file name will show up next to the Choose File Button.

    • If you need to add multiple files, select +Add Another File

    Choose File Button
  5. 5. Click on Submit Assignment

    Click on Submit Assignment