Students can use the instructions below to upload a video file recorded on your mobile device to a Canvas Discussion (setup by the instructor) through the rich content editor using the mobile browser. Your instructor will provide specific assignment details and the name of the discussion assignment.

Part #1 - Recording a video using a mobile device:

Record your video according to the directions provided by your instructor. It’s a good idea for students to record the video before submitting. Students can use the native tools on their mobile device to make the recording. They can replay the recording to make sure it is satisfactory. 

Be sure to check the video file size


There is an upload file size limit of 500MB in the rich content editor in Canvas. In most cases, students should not exceed this limit. However, if your exported video exceeds 500MB, students can change the resolution of the video to make it smaller. 
Most mobile video recording defaults to 1080p, but some phones may be set to record at 4k resolution. These high resolution formats may result in very large video sizes. For online submissions, 720p is more than adequate. Guides for reducing video resolution can be found here: 

Part #2 - Uploading your video using your mobile web browser:


To upload media, students should use the web browser (Safari or Chrome on iOS or Chrome on Android) on their phone and NOT the Canvas Student App. Once uploaded through the web browser, the instructor and the students in the class can view the video in the discussion post itself. If students use the Canvas Student App, the video would need to be downloaded to your computer and view it using a desktop video player, which is very time consuming and challenging.
 
Once your video is created, upload the file to the appropriate discussion in Canvas, using the standard steps to replying to a Discussion. In the "Post a Message” section, use the Canvas instructions for uploading a video through the Rich Content Editor in the Discussion Reply.