Blackboard - File Too Large to Upload

If you have reached this page, it means you have tried to upload a file (usually a video) that is too large for Blackboard. Please continue on in this article for a resolution.

Issue/Question

• I can’t upload a file
• My file/video is too large for Blackboard
• How do I submit a video for an assignment?

Environment

• Blackboard Learn (Ultra Course View)

User Role

• Student
• Faculty

Cause

• File upload to Blackboard Larger than 250 MB.

Resolution

Students - Submitting Videos for an Assignment

Video submissions must be uploaded into Blackboard using Kaltura, the university's video platform. Please click this link for step-by-step instructions: How to Submit a Video For An Assignment or Discussion Board (Kaltura)

Converting Voiceover PowerPoints to Video

• Sometimes your video will start it’s life as a PowerPoint file with audio voiceovers. To convert an existing Voiceover PowerPoint to a video, follow this guide: Office: Turn Your Presentation Into a Video
• The resulting video can be uploaded to Kaltura using the steps above.