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How do I add a thumbnail image to my shared resource?

How do I add a thumbnail image to my shared resource?

When sharing a resource to Commons, you can upload your own thumbnail image or select an image from Flickr. A thumbnail image is a visual representation of your resource and is used in the Commons resource repository. The minimum size of your thumbnail must be at least 147 pixels high and 262 pixels wide.

Flickr searches the following licenses for images:

  • Creative Commons Attribution License
  • Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License
  • Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs License

Learn more about Creative Content licenses. All Flickr images in Commons are moderated as safe. For concerns about how images show in Commons search, please refer to the Flickr Safety Guide.

Notes:

  • To enable Commons in your Canvas instance, please contact your Customer Success Manager.
  • Commons is available in all Free for Teacher (FFT) accounts. Free for Teacher users are limited to finding, importing, and sharing public resources.