There are three types of file storage in CarmenCanvas:
See the chart below for more information about where the files are stored, quotas for each file type, and the files that do and do not count against your quota.
| File Type | File Location | Quota | Files Counting Toward Quota | Files NOT Counting Toward Quota |
| User Files | Access files from your user account. From the global navigation, click on Account, and then on Files. | 100MB | Profile pictures Files uploaded to your personal file storage area Files uploaded to ungraded assignments Files uploaded to ungraded discussions Files attached to Conversations (Inbox/Email) | Graded assignment submissions - Files submitted as attachments to assignments and graded discussions. Webcam recordings created directly in Canvas are stored on a separate media server. |
| Group files | Access files from within the group. From the global navigation, click on Files. | 500MB | Any files uploaded into the group by the group members and/or instructor. | |
Course files You may not have access to view Course Files directly. This setting is controlled by your instructor. | If enabled by the instructor, access files from the course's global navigation. | 750MB | Any files uploaded into the course content by the instructor. |
Reached Your Limit?
If you are unable to upload a file or receive the message Error: file size exceeds quota, then you've reached your 100MB quota. You can confirm and check your storage usage by following these directions.
We recommend:
- Downloading your files
- Backing up your files to OneDrive or another storage tool
- Deleting some of your files to free up space
You might also be interested in learning more about what types of media files you can upload as a student. Your instructor can restrict file types for assignment submissions, so check the assignment details before uploading a file.