---
title: 🔊Audio upload Block
description: Upload and host audio files on Pathwright.
source: intercom
original: https://help.pathwright.com/en/articles/2580192-audio-upload-block
retrieved: 2026-11-09
visibility: public
date: 2024-12-13
author: /people/pathwright-team.person.md
intercom-id: "2580192"
collection: Create a Path
section: How to Add Content with Blocks
---

# 🔊Audio upload Block

Add a podcast, a piece of music, a listening lecture, an interview, a foreign language recording, or other audio file to your course Path.

*A sample Audio Block: learner preview mode on the left, edit mode on the right*

![](../../assets/2580192-1.webp)

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## How to upload an audio file

1. Create a new step on your course Path and open the step.
2. Select **"Media"** then **"Audio."** You've added a Block to your step!
3. Select **"Replace audio"** and [use the Media Manager](./media-manager.help.md) to insert your file, or click **"Upload"** then **"Record"** to record a new audio clip.
4. Optionally add more Blocks. When finished, hit **Save.**

Optionally allow learners to download the audio file by checking **"Allow learner to download this media?"**

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## Features

The built-in audio player includes...

- Upload audio as .mp3 files, up to 100 MB each
- Optionally record audio clips on the spot and upload instantly
- Play/pause button (no autoplay currently)
- Manual "scrubbing" or adjusting your place on the audio
- Jump forward and backward by 15 seconds
- Adjust speed up to 3x faster or half speed
- Adjust volume
- Optionally allow learners to download
- Upload multiple files at once (new!)

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## FAQs

**Q. Can I embed an audio file from SoundCloud, SermonAudio, or elsewhere?**\
A. Yes, you can use the Embed Block to embed a file from another audio host.

**Q. Can I include a transcription of the audio?**\
A. Yes, add a new [Accordion Block](./accordion-and-tab-blocks.help.md) (pictured above), [Text Block](./text-blocks.help.md), or [Files Block](./files-block.help.md) and add your transcript, or add it to the [Notes](../../faqs-and-tips/teaching-tips/notes-add-a-note-for-learners-staff-or-personal-reference.help.md) area.

❔[Learn more about Blocks.](../making-a-path/copy-paste-lessons-and-steps-instantly-reuse-your-content.help.md)