How do I upload ZIP files as a student?
You can import .zip files to your personal or group file storage area.
If you do not know how to create a ZIP file, please consult your computer operating system's user guide.
Learn how to locate your user files and group files.
Note: Canvas does not support file uploads larger than 5 GB.
Open File
![Open File](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/000/783/675/original/534207f2-bb63-4b7e-a6c7-adb33003cabd.png)
Click the title of the file you want to import [1] and click the Open button [2].
Choose ZIP Option
![Choose ZIP Option](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/000/783/667/original/a4074ea5-7470-458a-aed2-21aa79063517.png)
If you want to expand all the contents of the ZIP file, click the Expand It button [1]. If you want to upload the ZIP file intact, click the Upload It button [2].
View Progression
![View Progression](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/000/783/669/original/81a2168f-1b30-4c19-847d-69746817a805.png)
You can track the progression of the upload by monitoring the progress bar.
View Files
![View Files](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/000/783/671/original/28275156-0898-4d34-b1e7-3c5234b5b0ef.png)
Your files will be uploaded to your personal or groups file storage area.