Adding MP3 Audio Files in Moodle

You can upload MP3 files directly to Moodle using the Text and Media area or Page resources in Moodle.

MP3 files are small and can be directly uploaded to Moodle, as they do not require a lot of storage space and should not cause playback problems. Large video or uncompressed audio files, however, should be uploaded to a streaming server, such as YouTube or Panopto, and then linked to Moodle.

Adding MP3 Audio Files Using the Text and Media Area

1. Open the Moodle course and turn editing on by sliding the Edit Mode toggle to the on position. (Those using the Classic Theme in Moodle can click the Turn Editing on button.).
2. Find the place in your course where you wish to add the MP3 file.
3. Click the Add and activity or resource button.
4. From the Resources tab, select Text and media area.
5. In the Text box located under the General heading, click the Insert or edit an audio/video file button.

6. Select the Audio tab.
7. Click the Browse repositories button.

8. From the left-side menu, choose Upload a file.
9. Click the Choose File button.

10. Select an MP3 file on your computer.
11. If necessary, scroll down in the File picker window and click the Upload this file button.
12. Click the Insert Media button.

13. Click the Save and return to course button.
14. The MP3 player appears on the course page.

Adding MP3 Audio Files Using a Page

1. Open the Moodle course and turn editing on by sliding the Edit Mode toggle to the on position. (Those using the Classic Theme in Moodle can click the Turn Editing on button.).
2. Find the place in your course where you wish to add the page.
3. Click the Add and activity or resource button.
4. From the Resources tab, select Page.
5. Under the General heading, enter a Name for the page.
6. Click the Insert or edit an audio/video file button.
7. In the Page content box located under the Content heading, click the Insert or edit an audio/video file button.

7. Select the Audio tab.
8. Click the Browse repositories button.

9. From the left-side menu, choose Upload a file.
10. Click the Choose File button.

11. Select an MP3 file on your computer.
12. If necessary, scroll down in the File picker window and click the Upload this file button.
13. Click the Insert Media button.

14. Click the Save and return to course button.
15. The Page appears on the course page. Students must click the page to open it and see the embedded MP3 player.