Delete media from a lesson
In this article: How to remove an uploaded video, audio file, image, or other media from a lesson.
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When to remove media
You might need to remove media from a lesson if you're replacing a video with an updated version, removing an outdated image, or restructuring your lesson content. Deleting media from a lesson doesn't affect any other lessons in your course.
Remove media from a lesson
- Open your course and go to Manage Course (keyboard shortcut: Cmd+K on Mac, Ctrl+K on Windows).
- Click Modules & Lessons in the Content column.
- Open the lesson that contains the media you want to remove.
- Click on the media element (video, audio, image, or file). A blue border will appear around it to confirm it's selected.
- Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
The media is removed from the lesson immediately. Your changes save automatically.
Tip: To replace media rather than just delete it, remove the old file first, then click Add media to upload the new one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does deleting media from a lesson delete it permanently?
Yes. Once you remove media from a lesson and save, it's gone. If you need the file again, you'll need to re-upload it.
Will students notice if I replace a video?
Students will see the updated lesson the next time they open it. Their completion status for the lesson is preserved — they won't need to re-complete it.