Upload and Convert Your Files to a Variety of Accessible Formats

Create alternative formats for files found outside of Canvas. This is great for files found on websites or downloaded from the web.

Locate "Accessibility - File Remixer" Link:

This link brings you to an online storage space where you can upload documents and create alternative formats of those files.

In Canvas click Accounts from Global Navigation.
A side panel will appear. Next, click "Accessibility - File Remixer".

Red 1 pointing at Account and red 2 pointing to Accessibility - File Remixer

Uploading Files:

To upload a file simply click Upload and locate the file on your device. Your file will appear on the same page once uploaded. Optionally, you can create folders and organize your uploaded files.

Create Alternative Formats:

Each uploaded file will show its name and a thumbnail of the file. Click on the thumbnail image that represents the file to view alternative format options.

For an overview of available alternative format options, watch:

Getting Started with YuJa Panorama for Students in Canvas Video (3 minutes)

List view of available options:

Source File: View the document in its original format, suitable for download viewing.
PDF: View the document in PDF format, suitable for both online and download viewing.
Text File: View the document in a pure text format without any formatting styles, suitable for both online and download viewing.
Immersive Reader: Allows for customizations to text preferences, grammar options, and reading preferences while following along with the audio playback.
Gradient Reader: Enhances visual word recognition when reading by providing a guiding color gradient.
EPUB: View the document in the ebook format, suitable for any ebook reader application.
Braille: View the document in the braille grade 2 format, suitable for download viewing (a braille reader is required).
Audio Podcast: Audio playback for documents, suitable for both online and download listening.
Enhanced HTML: HTML documents will be displayed in a dedicated tab to customize the document's appearance using the Website Accessibility tool.
OCR: Convert images with text into machine-encoded text that can be searched and read by screen readers.