Panopto FAQ

  1. How to upload existing video files to Panopto

    There are two possibilities with regards to uploading videos to Panopto: To an eClass course to for sharing with...

  2. Can multiple instructors record for the same course?

    Multiple instructors can record for the same course. Anyone designated as an “Instructor” will be able to edit each...

  3. What is the file format of a downloaded Panopto video?

    In Panopto, you can download your video or audio streams in the MP4 format. You can then upload the...

  4. Can we control when we share the video with the students?

    You will be able to make your recordings available to anyone publicly or with specific users in your course. ...

  5. How to upload a PDF file into a video?

    You can upload a PDF into your video stream. Viewers will be able to access the PDF(s) in the...

  6. What are best practices in recording a video on Windows?

    Click here for more information on some of the best practices for recording a high quality video in Windows.

  7. What are best practices in recording a video on Mac?

    Click here for more information on some of the best practices for recording a high quality video on Mac...

  8. Using Keyboard Shortcuts (Hotkeys)

    You can interface with Panopto through the use of key combinations. Mac OS The use of hotkeys is toggle-based....

  9. How To Edit A Video

    You can edit the video using Panopto editor in your browser.  You can change the video title and trim...

  10. How To Trim A Video

    Information about trimming a video is available here.

  11. Does Panopto allow editing of Camtasia Studio recordings

    Yes, once a video is on Panopto, it can be edited using Panopto editor in your browser.  You can...

  12. What are the editing options?

    Panopto provides editing options for existing videos.  You may choose to edit the title, trim and cut the video. ...

  13. If you upload your own video into Panopto (like a YouTube video), does the search function and editor still work?

    Yes, once a video is on Panopto, it can be edited.  For more information, please refer to this  article...

  14. Can we add more slides or verbal content when editing videos?

    Yes, Panopto allows adding/editing/deleting slides in the editor.  For more information please refer to this article . 

  15. Can you change the style and position of captions in Panopto?

    Panopto’s video player enables viewers to change the styling and placement of captioning to suit their individual needs.  Please...

  16. Do students always have the option of making comments on the video?

    Ability to comment on the video is disabled by default but can be turned on by the instructor. More...

  17. Can students revise their Panopto notes on review?

    Notes can be revised or deleted at any time.  More information on taking notes is available here.

  18. Can a video be added to multiple courses?

    Yes, once you have made a video, you can share it across multiple courses very easily from within your...

  19. Can I record videos now, but hide them until needed later in the course?

    You will be able to hide your videos from within your Panopto account.  More information is available at the ...

  20. Can we hold our lecture synchronously with Zoom while recording with Panopto to later share with students?

    At the time of writing, this is not possible. However, Panopto also has the ability to webcast all recordings...

  21. How to Allow Viewers to Download Your Presentation Slide?

    If a video is recorded with slides or PowerPoint slides are later added via the editor, the slides can...

  22. Does Panopto support storing recordings locally?

    In Panopto, you can download your video or audio streams as MP4s to be able to upload them somewhere...

  23. Is there a limit on how big your video can be?

    No, there is no limit to how big a video you create in Panopto

  24. Can you use a pre-existing power point presentation for the lecture?

    Yes, Panopto allows adding, editing and deleting slides in editor. Check this article out for full details. 

  25. Can students create videos with Panopto?

    Students can create a video within the course if instructors allow them to using an assignment. Contact us askit@yorku.ca...

  26. Changing the microphone input on Panopto

      When using Panopto, you may encounter a scenario where you launched the app, and only afterwards connected your...

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