Add Image Tool

Use the Add Image tool to upload images or PDFs, or take a picture using your device’s camera.

You can use this tool to:

• Add images to assignments

• Upload multiple PDF pages

• Provide visual feedback on student work

• Allow students to add images to their slides

1) Upload a PDF or Image File

To upload PDF or image files,

1. Click the Add Image icon.

2. Select Upload from computer.

3. Choose your file and click Open.

4. (Optional) Crop the area you wish to upload

5. Click NEXT.

6. Select the page(s) you want the file in.

• You can add the same image to multiple slides.

7. Click ADD ANOTHER to select another page from the same file or FINISH to add another file or complete the task.

NOTE:

• To upload multiple PDF pages from the same file, click ADD ANOTHER before clicking FINISH.

• If you want to upload a different file, you must finish inserting the current file first.

Watch the video below for visual instructions on using the camera tool

2) Take a Picture Using Your Camera

To capture an image,

1. Click the Add Image icon.

2. Select Camera.

• You may need to allow permission if you have not already.

3. Your device's camera will open.

4. Click CAPTURE to take the picture.

5. Crop your image if needed.

6. Resize, rotate, or move the image on the slide.

3) Copy and Paste Images (Quick Method)

You can also paste images directly into a slide using the Duplicate Elements tool or keyboard shortcuts.

Duplicate Elements:

1. Click on the manipulative. 
2. Select the Duplicate Elements icon in the toolbar.

Keyboard Shortcuts:

To copy an image:

• Windows: CTRL + C
• Mac: COMMAND + C

Then paste the image:

• Windows: CTRL + V
• Mac: COMMAND + V

This works for images copied from:

• Google Docs

• Slides

• Websites

• Screenshots

Another quick way to add pictures is to simply use your keyboard shortcuts and copy/paste.

Watch the video below for visual instructions on how to copy/paste

4) Troubleshooting

I’m trying to upload multiple PDFs, but it won’t let me

• If you are uploading pages from the same PDF file, click ADD ANOTHER before clicking FINISH.

• If you want to upload a different PDF file, click FINISH to insert the current file first.

• Once the slides are added, click the Add Image icon again to upload the next PDF.

My camera won’t open

If the Camera option does not launch:

• Check that your browser has permission to access your camera.

• Refresh the page.

• Try another browser (such as Safari).

• If you still experience issues, please Submit a Support Request.

My students can't move the image

• To have a draggable image, you will need to use the Manipulative tool to upload the image. 

I can't record using the tool

• At this time, the Add Image tool can only add a picture, not record a video. To add a video, use the Link Tool

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• Submit a Support Request
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