{"id":735,"date":"2017-09-15T15:28:16","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T19:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/?page_id=735"},"modified":"2025-06-24T08:30:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T12:30:15","slug":"media-from-computer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/media-from-computer\/","title":{"rendered":"Media From Computer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Add a PDF from your computer:<\/h2>\n<p>A PDF is the recommended document type to upload if you would like others to be able to read the document directly in the portfolio.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click on the title\/tab of the page you want to edit.<\/li>\n<li>Click the Edit icon (pencil) in top right corner of the page.<\/li>\n<li>Click and hold down the red plus button to drag it onto your page.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1331\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-10.23.47\u202fAM-240x164.png\" alt=\"Screenshot with an arrow pointing to the red plus button\" width=\"240\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-10.23.47\u202fAM-240x164.png 240w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-10.23.47\u202fAM-400x274.png 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-10.23.47\u202fAM-160x110.png 160w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-10.23.47\u202fAM-360x246.png 360w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-10.23.47\u202fAM.png 761w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>PDF.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click the checkbox to the left of the file agreement statement. This is the file upload agreement and<em> needs to be checked in order for the &#8216;Choose Files&#8217; button to be clickable.<\/em><strong><em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1324\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/upload-file-agreement-240x130.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"378\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/upload-file-agreement-240x130.png 240w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/upload-file-agreement-400x217.png 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/upload-file-agreement-160x87.png 160w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/upload-file-agreement-360x196.png 360w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/upload-file-agreement.png 416w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Choose files<\/strong> to select a PDF from computer.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Video: How to Add a PDF<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"kmsembed-1_htytqmr0\" class=\"kmsembed\" title=\"Kaltura Player\" src=\" https:\/\/mediaspace.carleton.ca\/embed\/secure\/iframe\/entryId\/1_htytqmr0\/uiConfId\/36153741\/st\/0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-modals allow-orientation-lock allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Add Files for Download<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a document such as a Word document or MP3 file that you would like to upload to the portfolio you can use the Files block type. Note that these files will be downloadable but cannot be viewed directly on the portfolio.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click on the title\/tab of the page you want to edit.<\/li>\n<li>Click the Edit icon (pencil) in the top right corner of the page.<\/li>\n<li>Click and hold down the red plus button to drag it onto your page.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1331\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-10.23.47\u202fAM-240x164.png\" alt=\"Screenshot with an arrow pointing to the red plus button\" width=\"240\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-10.23.47\u202fAM-240x164.png 240w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-10.23.47\u202fAM-400x274.png 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-10.23.47\u202fAM-160x110.png 160w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-10.23.47\u202fAM-360x246.png 360w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-10.23.47\u202fAM.png 761w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Show more.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Files.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click the checkbox to the left of the file agreement statement. This is the file upload agreement and<em> needs to be checked in order for the &#8216;Choose Files&#8217; button to be clickable.<\/em><strong><em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1324\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/upload-file-agreement-240x130.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"378\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/upload-file-agreement-240x130.png 240w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/upload-file-agreement-400x217.png 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/upload-file-agreement-160x87.png 160w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/upload-file-agreement-360x196.png 360w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/upload-file-agreement.png 416w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>&#8216;Choose files&#8217;<\/strong> and select a file from your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Save.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>How to Add Audio\/Video Files from your computer:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are two main options to add audio or video to your portfolio. They are (1) uploading a file directly from your computer or (2) <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/external-media\/\">embedding content from the internet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Note. <\/strong>cuPortfolio has a maximum file upload size of 25 MB and your account storage size is 100 MB. If you would like to add a video or audio file without taking up space on your portfolio, you can upload the file to an external host (such as Mediaspace or Youtube) and embed it into your portfolio.<\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click on the title\/tab of the page you want to edit.<\/li>\n<li>Click the Edit icon (pencil) in the top right corner of the page.<\/li>\n<li>Click and hold down the red plus button to drag it onto your page and add a new content block.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1331\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-10.23.47\u202fAM-240x164.png\" alt=\"Screenshot with an arrow pointing to the red plus button\" width=\"240\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-10.23.47\u202fAM-240x164.png 240w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-10.23.47\u202fAM-400x274.png 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-10.23.47\u202fAM-160x110.png 160w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-10.23.47\u202fAM-360x246.png 360w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-06-09-at-10.23.47\u202fAM.png 761w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Show More.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Embedded Media.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click the checkbox to the left of the file agreement statement. This is the file upload agreement and<em> needs to be checked for the &#8216;Choose Files&#8217; button to be clickable.<\/em><strong><em><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1324\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/upload-file-agreement-240x130.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"378\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/upload-file-agreement-240x130.png 240w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/upload-file-agreement-400x217.png 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/upload-file-agreement-160x87.png 160w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/upload-file-agreement-360x196.png 360w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuportfoliosupport\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/upload-file-agreement.png 416w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>&#8216;Choose files&#8217;<\/strong> and select a file from your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Save.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> cuPortfolio is compatible with the following file formats:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AVI video<\/li>\n<li>FLV Flash movie<\/li>\n<li>MP3 video file<\/li>\n<li>MP4 Video file<\/li>\n<li>QuickTime movie<\/li>\n<li>FWF flash movie<\/li>\n<li>WMV video file<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your file is not one of the above formats, you will have to convert it. For example, you can convert audio files into MP3 format using a free online converting tool.\u00a0 Alternatively, you can upload your file to an external host such as <a href=\"https:\/\/mediaspace.carleton.ca\/\">Mediaspace<\/a> or Youtube.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Add a PDF from your computer: A PDF is the recommended document type to upload if you would like others to be able to read the document directly in the portfolio. Click on the title\/tab of the page you want to edit. Click the Edit icon (pencil) in top right corner of the page. 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