Canvas - File Storage and Quotas in Canvas [UW-Madison]
The Files tool in Canvas provides online storage and file sharing for individuals, courses, and groups. In course and group spaces, files uploaded as attachments or assignment submissions are placed in the personal file spaces of the individuals who uploaded them. Individuals also may upload files directly to their personal file spaces.
Default Storage Quotas
The Canvas course storage quota currently sits at the levels indicated below:
| Courses | Groups | Individuals |
|---|---|---|
| 2 GB (2048MB) | 512 MB | 512 MB |
The 2GB Course Quota is a temporary increase, and will be reduced to 1GB at a future date (to be determined).
Exceptions to Quotas
Not all files in Canvas count against your course's storage quota:
- Copied files: When you copy a file in Canvas, or upload a copy of an existing Canvas file, Canvas stores only one instance of that file. Only the original file counts against your course's storage quota; copies don't count affect your course's quota. For example, if you copy several files from one course to a new course, the storage quota for the new course will not be affected, regardless of how many files you copied.
- Webcam recordings created in Canvas: Webcam recordings and media comments created directly in Canvas are stored on a separate media server and do not count toward your course's storage quota.
- Graded assignment submissions: Files uploaded for a graded assignment are uploaded to user files but don't count against the user's quota; see Where are my user Files as a student?
Requesting an Increased Quota
Instructors who are approaching their course quota are encouraged to consider hosting files and media in other UW-Madison tools. For example, we recommend hosting video and audio files in Kaltura MediaSpace.
Instructors may also request an increase to their course quota by contacting the DoIT Help Desk. Please include any relevant information regarding why you need the increased quota.