Insert a file to download
Adding a file to download (or several) is ideal for transmitting additional information to your learners.
Summary
- Add a file
- Add a title and description
- Delete one or more files to download
- Frequently asked questions
Files can be integrated into a module or an assessment.
Add a file
To add a file, follow the steps below:
- Click the button " Add " from the content addition bar.
- Click on “More
” then “Import
.” .
- Insert the document(s) in the reserved area.
Add a title and description
Add a title to your file in the box “Title of your document”. You can also add an optional description by inserting the text of your choice in the reserved area.
Rendered on the learner side
In Smart One Page mode, the learner will see the title followed by the description. A preview of the file will be displayed, including the title, file size and a download button.
Delete one or more files to download
To delete a file, click on the cross icon next to the desired file.
Frequently asked questions
What file types are supported?
Accepted formats (tested on 10/14/2026):
- Documents: PDF, Word (.doc, .docx), Excel (.xls, .xlsx), PowerPoint (.ppt, .pptx), .txt, .rtf, .csv, .md, .json, .xml;
- Images: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .bmp, .tif, .svg, .webp;
- Audio: .mp3, .m4a, .wav, .ogg;
- Video: .mp4, .mov, .mkv, .webm;
- Archives: .zip.
The following are not accepted, among others: OpenDocument (.odt, .ods, .odp) and Apple (.pages, .numbers, .key) formats, .heic images, .avi, .aac and .epub files, .rar and .7z archives, and executable files (.exe, .bat, .sh, .apk, .dmg, .iso). Teach Up then displays an error message.
Why are .exe files not supported?
.exe files may contain malicious data such as viruses.
What is the maximum file size that can be inserted?
50 MB per file, and 100 MB for a .zip file. Above that, Teach Up displays "The file size exceeds the maximum allowed limit." See File size limits for uploading to Teach Up.