# How do I use my webcam to take a photo for an assignment submission using Assignment Enhancements?

You can use your computer's webcam to take a photo and use it as your assignment submission using Assignment Enhancements. Submission photos are saved to the Submissions folder in your user files as a PNG file.

**Notes:**

<div id="bkmrk-if-the-assignment-yo"><div>- If the assignment you are accessing displays differently, Assignment Enhancements may not be enabled in your course or your instructor may not have used a supported assignment type. Please view [this guide](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/How-do-I-submit-an-online-assignment/ta-p/503) for more information.
- If your assignment does not allow image file types, such as PNG and JPEG files, the Webcam option does not display.
- For instruction on completing an assignment, view the assignment details or contact your instructor for assistance.

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<button class="embed-button">Embed this Video</button></div>## Open Assignments

<div data-step-uuid="34e911b5-acf2-4463-ae7c-9d534956718f" id="bkmrk-"><div data-step-uuid="34e911b5-acf2-4463-ae7c-9d534956718f"><div>![Open Assignments](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/640/980/original/1fe5f093-f4b2-475f-8546-f3dc589ebd45.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>In Course Navigation, click the **Assignments** link.

## Select Assignment

<div data-step-uuid="068f6bd8-d39e-418f-9553-3e023e38baf4" id="bkmrk--0"><div data-step-uuid="068f6bd8-d39e-418f-9553-3e023e38baf4"><div>![Select Assignment](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/640/982/original/e7edd846-336c-4e7e-9238-b63043989cc2.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>Click the title of the assignment.

## Select Submission Type

<div data-step-uuid="bd3450b7-5344-464b-8be5-f0d9a5712873" id="bkmrk--1"><div data-step-uuid="bd3450b7-5344-464b-8be5-f0d9a5712873"><div>[![Select Submission Type](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/817/299/medium/ebf7e680-c904-4a63-b291-cece7ce5f126.png)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/817/299/original/ebf7e680-c904-4a63-b291-cece7ce5f126.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>Your instructor may specify which submission types are appropriate for each assignment.

To use your webcam to upload a photo of your assignment, click the **Upload** button \[1\]. Then click the **Webcam** button \[2\].

If your instructor only allows File Upload submissions, the File Upload options may display in place of the Choose a submission type section.

**Notes:**

<div data-step-uuid="bd3450b7-5344-464b-8be5-f0d9a5712873" id="bkmrk-if-the-upload-option"><div data-step-uuid="bd3450b7-5344-464b-8be5-f0d9a5712873"><div><div>- If the Upload option does not display in the Choose a submission type section, your instructor has restricted this submission type.
- If your assignment does not allow image file types, such as PNG and JPEG files, the Webcam option does not display.
- Not all of your assignments may be submitted online. If you cannot see options to submit your work, your instructor may want you to submit your assignment in a different way or the assignment is not within its availability dates. View the assignment header and details for instructions, or contact your instructor for assistance.

</div></div><div data-step-uuid="372cfdb5-d377-4884-865f-e55175f17d84"></div></div></div>### Enable Webcam

<div data-step-uuid="bd3450b7-5344-464b-8be5-f0d9a5712873" id="bkmrk--2"><div data-step-uuid="bd3450b7-5344-464b-8be5-f0d9a5712873"><div data-step-uuid="372cfdb5-d377-4884-865f-e55175f17d84"><div>![Enable Webcam](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/640/986/original/d8fea50e-f1ad-40fa-a343-9c28d7bad944.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div>If your browser prompts you for access to your computer's camera, click the **Allow** button.

## Take Photo

<div data-step-uuid="22edbec5-5943-4b4f-80a0-45e9981fedc9" id="bkmrk--3"><div data-step-uuid="22edbec5-5943-4b4f-80a0-45e9981fedc9"><div>[![Take Photo](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/640/990/medium/64f002ac-9eaf-456e-b272-fcc9a290d1cc.png)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/640/990/original/64f002ac-9eaf-456e-b272-fcc9a290d1cc.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>To take a photo using your computer's webcam, click the **Take Photo** icon. A timer will count down from three seconds and take the picture.

## View Photo

<div data-step-uuid="cd8cebd4-31c4-4056-8b2a-4a6e66856149" id="bkmrk--4"><div data-step-uuid="cd8cebd4-31c4-4056-8b2a-4a6e66856149"><div>[![View Photo](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/640/993/medium/ed7eac03-d693-4116-9501-e750c109b3c6.png)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/640/993/original/ed7eac03-d693-4116-9501-e750c109b3c6.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>Once taken, your photo is previewed in the Take a Photo via Webcam page \[1\].

To edit the photo name, enter your edits in the **Photo Name** field \[2\].

To save your photo, click the **Save** button \[3\].

To remove your photo and take a new photo, click the **Start Over** button \[4\].

## Submit Assignment

<div data-step-uuid="7574bb90-3e28-48c5-bd28-87f25c317dfe" id="bkmrk--5"><div data-step-uuid="7574bb90-3e28-48c5-bd28-87f25c317dfe"><div>[![Submit Assignment](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/817/301/medium/4048a182-96df-4025-a960-f2c90e873af6.png)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/817/301/original/4048a182-96df-4025-a960-f2c90e873af6.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>Your file displays as a draft submission \[1\].

To delete the file, click the **Delete** icon \[2\].

To submit the file, click the **Submit Assignment** button \[3\].

If you are working on an additional assignment attempt, you can cancel your submission by clicking the **Cancel Attempt** button \[4\].

## View Submission

<div data-step-uuid="fefdda2e-b176-4fcc-9e49-323e2382db2a" id="bkmrk--6"><div data-step-uuid="fefdda2e-b176-4fcc-9e49-323e2382db2a"><div>[![View Submission](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/650/262/medium/66a8a9cd-10d8-4219-a9da-59665653574d.png)](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/650/262/original/66a8a9cd-10d8-4219-a9da-59665653574d.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div>When your submission is successfully submitted, the Progress Tracker displays a Submitted status \[1\] and your most recent submission displays \[2\].

If you choose, you may resubmit another version of your assignment using the **New Attempt** button \[3\].

If you've submitted multiple assignment submissions, you can view previous submissions by clicking the **Attempt** drop-down \[4\].

To add an assignment comment for your instructor, click the **Add Comment** button \[5\].

**Notes:**

<div data-step-uuid="fefdda2e-b176-4fcc-9e49-323e2382db2a" id="bkmrk-if-you%27re-not-able-t"><div data-step-uuid="fefdda2e-b176-4fcc-9e49-323e2382db2a"><div><div>- If you're not able to resubmit work, your instructor may have limited the number of allowed submissions or the assignment may no longer be accepting submissions due to the assignment's availability dates.
- Once you've submitted your work, the assignment will still display in the Assignments page and the Syllabus.

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