eBook

How to optimize SCORM files for upload

Discover how to make your SCORM packages lighter, faster, and error-free, so every upload works.

Who is this for?

This guide is for LMS administrators, instructional designers, or anyone asked to “just upload the SCORM and make it work.” Whether you're moving a five-course library into a new LMS platform or cleaning up a decade's worth of legacy packages, you will find a path to faster uploads, reliable tracking, and happier learners.

Key takeaways

SCORM is often where LMS headaches start. Uploads fail, courses won't launch, progress gets lost. This ebook shows you how to fix these issues fast. We'll also give you a glimpse of how LearnWorlds keeps everything running just the way it should.

Chapter 1:

SCORM fundamentals
- Learn what really happens when your LMS unpacks, launches, and tracks a SCORM package
- Discover the key differences between SCORM 1.2 and 2004 (and when each one makes sense)
Chapter 2:

Common bottlenecks
- See why uploads stall, launches fail, or tracking disappears in the first place
- Learn how to use quick checks and diagnostics to spot the root cause in minutes
Chapter 3:

Size limits and time-outs
- Get a clear picture of typical LMS upload caps, server settings, and browser quirks
- Discover practical ways to keep your packages light and within safe limits
Chapter 4:

Fast troubleshooting
- Follow a step-by-step visual flowchart to pinpoint the issue before opening a support ticket
- Learn how to read browser, LMS, and SCORM debug logs to find the fix quickly
Chapter 5:

Media and packaging optimization
- Find safe presets to shrink videos, images, and audio without losing quality
- See how re-zipping and a clean manifest can make your SCORMs launch anywhere
Chapter 6:

Runtime and tracking fixes
- Learn how to stop “chatty” API calls from slowing courses down
- Discover how to keep suspend_data lean so resume and progress work reliably
Chapter 7:

Pre-upload checklist
- Use our 50-point checklist to catch hidden errors before you upload
- See how LearnWorlds turns optimized SCORM packages into smooth, trackable learning

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