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This article will describe how to download alternative file formats using Blackboard Ally.

Instructions

Accessing Alternative Formats

  • Find the file you'd like to access
  • Select the gray dropdown arrow next to the item and select "Alternative formats"
  • Select the format you'd like and click "Download"

    Your file might take a few minutes to generate.

Available Formats

FormatFormat DescriptionFormat Advantages
OCRed PDFText automatically extracted from a PDF.Allows for easier reading of scanned PDFs and text search.
Tagged PDFStructured PDF for assistive technology.Provides structure for screen readers, allowing students who use screen readers to more efficiently move around the document.
HTMLDocument structure for the web.Allows faster viewing in a browser and more responsive text on a mobile device.
ePubFormat used on e-readers, like the Kindle or iPad.Allows reading on an e-reader, as well as annotating and highlighting.
Electronic brailleBRF version for electronic braille displays.Necessary for blind students who prefer an electronic braille display.
AudioMP3 recording of text.Allows students who learn better through audio to absorb information more easily.


Content adapted from the 
Blackboard Ally Communication and Adoption Toolkit - CC BY 3.0

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