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Review the New Features of the Kaltura Media Player

Kaltura

Rutgers Canvas and the Kaltura integration now feature the new Kaltura V7 player—bringing faster load times, enhanced accessibility, and a modern, responsive design.

What’s New?

  • Transcripts now display by default in Canvas for improved accessibility.
  • Customizable captions and extended audio descriptions.
  • Better performance on mobile devices and multi-video pages.

Take a Moment to Review the New Features

Get familiar with the upgraded player to make the most of your media experience in your Canvas courses. Visit our How to View Videos Using the Media Player in Canvas to learn how to use the new player and settings.

As previously announced on May 13, 2025, the Kaltura media player was upgraded to Version 7.