How can I convert course files into alternative formats?
- Josh Abrams
- William Schneider
Find alternative formats in Blackboard
Your instructor probably has many different files uploaded in your course. Ally creates alternative formats for those files. You can download the alternative formats anywhere that files are used in Blackboard. Just choose the version that is best for your needs!
See details about accessing alternative format files in your courses.
Students can convert course files into alternative formats
When you need to convert course files outside of your Blackboard course, the Ally File Transformer helps you to personalize your learning experience by converting your course files into alternative formats that fit your needs, devices, and learning preferences.
Visit the File Transformer site ↗︎
Transform your files to formats that work for you
File Transformer allows you to upload a course file and download it in an alternative format. This way, you can personalize your learning experience to better fit your needs, devices, and learning preferences.
After uploading your file, pick an alternative format that best suits your current task or situation. You can pick and mix formats too.
Format | Description |
|---|---|
OCRed PDF OCRed PDF | Makes scanned documents searchable and more readable. Reduces file size. |
PDF Tagged PDF | Open DOC or PPT files without Microsoft ® Office. Improves use with assistive technology and helps reduce bandwidth. |
Audio | MP3 version for listening on personal devices, or when you want to take a break from reading. |
HTML | Mobile-friendly responsive version for easier reading in browser and on mobile devices. |
Electronic braille | BRF version for tactile reading on electronic braille displays. |
ePub | For reading and annotating as an e-book on an iPad and other e-book readers. |
Beeline Reader | Enhanced version for faster and more focused on-screen reading. |