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Upload files to use in CodeHS programs
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Written by Zach Galant. Updated over a week ago
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Students can upload images and other files from their computer to add to their programs in the Code Editor. Uploading a .zip file will unzip and add all files to the program.

Uploading a File

  1. From the Code Editor, click More > Upload.

  2. Browse for the file you would like to upload > Open

  3. Copy and paste the URL to use in your program

Gif showing how to upload image from More > Upload tab.

Accepted Image types:

  • APNG (.apng)

  • BMP (.bmp)

  • GIF (.gif)

  • ICO (.ico)

  • CUR (.cur)

  • JPG (.jpg)

  • JFIF (.jfif)

  • JPEG (.jpeg)

  • PJPEG (.pjpeg)

  • PJP (.pjp)

  • PNG (.png)

  • SVG (.svg)

  • TIF (.tif)

  • TIFF (.tiff)

  • WEBP (.webp)

Uploading an Audio File

Students can upload MP3 files to add to their programs in the Code Editor. Note: the file size limit is roughly 3 megabytes.

Uploading a file in Multi-File Programs

Some program types on CodeHS, such as Java and HTML, allow you to create multiple files for your program. Note: Multi-file programs are not supported with all assignment types.

  1. Click New > Upload File

  2. Drag and Drop the file or choose Browse

  3. Open > Add File

  4. The uploaded file will be added to the file tree in your Code Editor. If uploading an image file, you can copy and paste the URL to use in your program

Gif showing how to upload image on multi file programs.

Learn more about Creating & Managing Multi-file Programs.

List of Uploaded Files

To see a list of every file that's been uploaded to your account and its URL:

  1. Go to Account Settings > Code History

  2. Under File Uploads, click My Uploads

Navigate to account settings to see a list of all uploaded files

Still have questions? Contact our team at hello@codehs.com to learn more!

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