As a student, Files allows you to store files and assignments within Canvas. You can upload one or multiple files, view all details about your files, and preview files.

Key Features

User files can include the following:

Profile pictures
Uploaded assignment submissions
Other files uploaded to your personal Canvas file storage area

Additional Features

Each user has 100 MB of storage space in Canvas
Your files remain private in your user files area
Create folders to organize files

Try it Yourself!

Below are some things you can try out yourself to help learn these features in Canvas.

Click on your Account and then click Files to view your personal files storage
View files used for assignment submissions
Upload files such as images and documents for personal access in Canvas
View the amount of storage available or used for files

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