Overview
The Learning Space has an upload limit of 1GB. The guidance below may help when submitting large files or a number of files that exceed this limit.
Warning
- Before you proceed with any of these suggestions, be sure to keep a back up of your work!
- It can be tempting to use 3rd party software that compress files for you but beware, these tools could infect your device with a virus.
- When submitting work but especially when uploading large files it is important you leave yourself enough time and upload using a good internet connection.
1. Consult your file types compression guidance
If you are trying to upload an uncommon file type that is greater than 1GB, the software provider for that file type probably have their own guidance on how to minimise file sizes and you should check online with them first for tips and best practices.
2. Consult the relevant guide
Follow the links here for detailed instructions on the various listed file types. If you are uploading a collection of files follow the 'Zip your files' instructions below.
- Word document guide (.doc or .docx)
- PDF document guide (.pdf)
- Powerpoint guide (.ppt or .pptx)
- Video file size reduction guide
- Audio file guide for working with Adobe Audition
- Image file upload guide
3. Zip your files
Both MAC and Microsoft Windows devices have built in functionality to zip/compress together a collection of files in a single folder. Simply put all of your files into a folder, right-click the folder and select 'Compress' or 'Send To Zip'. To un-zip these files you'll have to right-click the zipped file and extract the contents.
Further Support
For general queries about the Learning Space, students should first contact their module leader or personal tutor. For any other comments or issues within this guide, please contact the Digital Learning Team via dlsupport@falmouth.ac.uk. Alternatively, please refer to the numerous help guides found on our Knowledge Base.
View the Accessibility Statement for all of our support guides.