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Replacing a Video

Last Updated: May 31, 2023 9:38:27 AM PDT
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Want to replace a video file so you can keep all the data you've entered about the video? Read below to find out how.

  1. Within Canvas, click "My Media" in the left navigation.
  2. Find the video in question and click the pencil icon on the right side of its row.
  3. Click the "Replace Media" tab under the video preview.
  4. Click "Choose a file to upload."
  5. Select the video on your computer that you want to upload.
  6. Wait for the upload to complete, then click "Approve Replacement."
    You'll see a message at the bottom of the screen that indicates that your media is being processed.
A screenshot of the Kaltura edit page, with the "replace media" tab selected.

Notes on Replacing Videos

  • It may take a bit. Your replacement video may not be available for viewing immediately after replacement, as Kaltura analyzes and possibly transcodes the new video file.
  • Your captions may need to be updated. Depending on how much you did to your video, it's likely you'll need to update/replace your caption file. Check out our instructions on how to request and/or edit captions if you need a refresher.

Have additional questions about video? Contact Multimedia Services at kaltura@ucsd.edu.