Photo Submission

Submitting Images and Photos

Depending on the assignment and directions, there are several options for submitting a photo or image as part of the assignment.

Directions

How do I take a Webcam Photo of an assignment on paper in Canvas?

Webcam File Upload Assignment Submission in Canvas - For Students

Creation Date: May 2, 2023

1. Open the Assignment

Click on Assignment Title

2. Select Start Assignment

The submission type listed for the assignment will be "a file upload."

Click on Start Assignment

3. Click on Use Webcam

The Use Webcam button will be next to the Upload File button on the File Upload tab.

You may be prompted to allow Canvas to access your Webcam.

Use Webcam Button

4. Click on Take Photo

Click on Take Photo Button

5. Click on Use This Photo

Take a look at the photo, if it is clear then select to use the photo. If it needs to be retaken, select Try Again.

Click on Use This Photo Button

6. Click on Submit Assignment

The photo that was taken will be above the +Add Another File link. When finished, select Submit Assignment.

Submit Assignment Button

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How do I submit a screenshot for an assignment in Canvas?

Taking a Screenshot

If you need help on how to take a screenshot on your Chromebook, go to the Chromebook Support Page.

Once on the Chromebook Support page

Select How to Use Tab
Select Take a Screenshot

Submitting a Screenshot in Canvas

One the screen shot is taken, you will use the File Upload option in Canvas to submit the image.

For more information about uploading the screenshot check out the File Upload Submission page. You can also watch the video embedded below that describes the entire process of taking a screenshot and then submitting it in Canvas.

How do I submit a photo taken on a phone to Canvas?

Uploading a Photo to Canvas

If you are submitting a photo that was taken on your phone, there are 2 main ways to upload the photo to Canvas:

Download and use the Canvas Student App to access the assignment and submit the photo.
Save the photo to the Google Drive App on your phone and then upload it to Canvas using the File Upload process.

Warning: Do not automatically sync or upload all photos from your phone to your school Google Account. There is a storage limit.

iPhone Photos

Newer iPhones will not be accessible by your teachers due to the file type. If you are using your iPhone to take a photo, you need to convert the image from HEIC to JPEG before submitting it.

Options

Options to Convert Images

Option 1: Convert Using the Files App
Option 2: Convert Using Email

Change Settings Before Taking Photo

Option 3: Change Camera Setting to Save as JPEG
- Please check the iOS settings. Open the iOS app, scroll down to "Camera," tap "Formats" and pick "most compatible" for JPEG and "high efficiency" for HEIC.

Check out directions for all 3 options on the slides embedded below

Last Updated: 5/5/23

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