Store files and images for use with your community activities.
There is an individual file size limit of 50 MB for all file types except video. Video files are unlimited in size Please account for lengthier loading times for large files.
Acceptable File Types
| Description | Acceptable File Types and Suffixes | File Converted To... |
|---|---|---|
| Images | "jpeg", "jpg", "png", "bmp", "gif", "ico" | "jpg" |
| Video | "mp4", "mov", "qt", "flv", "f4v", "wmv", "asf", "mpg", "m2v", "mp2", "m4v", "avi", "webm", "ogv", "ogg", "ram", "rm", "mxf", "mts", "mkv", "r3d", "flac", "mj2" | "mp4" |
| Audio | "aac", "m4a", "f4a", "mp3" | |
| Word processing documents | "doc", "docx", "rtf", "odt", "odm" | |
| Presentation Slides | "ppt", "pptx", "otp" | |
| Spreadsheet | "xls", "xlsx", "csv", "ods" | |
| "pdf" | ||
| Text Only | "txt" |
- If you upload a recognized image or video, we convert it to a standard, compressed format.
- If you upload an image or video that is not on the list, you can still submit the file; however, Fuel Cycle will not recognize the type or convert it.
- If you upload a word processing document, presentation, spreadsheet, PDF, or text file, Fuel Cycle may recognize the file type for categorization but will not convert it into a standard format.
- If you upload any other type of file, Fuel Cycle will not recognize the file type to categorize it, nor will it convert it into a common format.
Sharing Executable Files
Sharing an unpackaged executable file from Google Drive with community members is not advisable for several reasons:
- Security Concerns—Many users (rightfully) won't trust an EXE file from an unverified source due to the potential for malware or viruses. Even if your file is safe, Google Drive (and antivirus software) might flag it as potentially harmful, resulting in download restrictions or warnings.
- Google Drive Blocking & Warnings—Google frequently restricts the direct download of EXE files, displaying notifications such as "Google Drive can't scan this file for viruses." Additionally, some users may be unable to download these files due to security policies implemented on their systems or networks.
- Delivery/Trust Issues—Many email providers and messaging platforms block links to EXE files, which complicates access for community members. Users may also be reluctant to run an EXE file from an unofficial source, resulting in low adoption of your software.
While we have no reason to believe anyone would maliciously upload dangerous executables, allowing them still introduces unnecessary risk. EXE files can contain malware and are system-dependent, meaning they won’t work across all devices.
If you need to share an executable, you should consult your personal security team to determine the best way to do so based on their recommendations. This ensures a safer, more reliable experience for everyone.
Upload Files
To use this feature...
- Navigate to Community > Activities > Asset Library.
- Click the + button.
- You can upload one file at a time by dragging it onto the white space or clicking the white space.
- If you have uploaded a document, you will receive a URL that allows you to share the document publicly wherever you choose, including in the community.
- If you have uploaded an image, you will receive code that can be used to embed this image in a discussion or any other place that allows editable HTML.