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Free Sample Files for Testing
Download free example files with verified sizes and checksums for uploads, imports, players, and converters. Pick a format or jump straight to a common test size — no account required.
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What these sample files are for
Use published fixtures when you need a known size, checksum, and format without inventing test data.
Teams download example files to exercise upload forms, import pipelines, document viewers, image galleries, and media players. Each format page lists target size, actual bytes, and SHA-256 so you can pin the same object in manual QA or CI.
Start with a 1 MB PDF, a 1 MB CSV for import tests, or a 1080p MP4 when you need a heavier video fixture. Prefer the properties documented on the format page over assumptions from the file extension alone.
Use Quick picks to open a format’s download table, then choose the size or resolution you need — for example a 1 MB PDF or a 1080p MP4. Each link stays on that format’s page so you can compare Actual size and checksums before downloading.
Each format page states what the published samples include and what they do not (see Limitations on the page you open). Checksums confirm you received the published bytes after download; they are not a malware scan.
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Why Use Get Example Files?
Find sample files without creating test documents or hunting through unrelated downloads.
Free sample files
Download published examples without buying sample packs or building fixtures from scratch.
Built for testing
Exercise uploads, downloads, previews, converters, and size limits with known file sizes.
Organized by format
Jump straight to the format page you need — documents, images, or developer data.
Simple downloads
Pick a size, download from the CDN, and start testing. No account required.
What Can You Use Example Files For?
Common workflows teams validate with sample downloads.
Software and website testing
Test upload forms, download buttons, document viewers, CMS flows, and processing pipelines.
Learning file formats
Explore how different file types open, store data, and behave across apps and browsers.
App development
Use samples while building features that accept, store, display, or convert digital files.
Compatibility checks
Confirm software, browsers, and viewers can open and process a given format.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are example files?
Example files are sample documents or other digital files used to demonstrate a file format or test software functionality. They help you understand how files behave when opened, uploaded, downloaded, or processed.
Can I download example files for free?
Yes. The example files available for download on Get Example Files are provided free of charge.
Can I use these files to test my application?
Yes. Use available sample files for routine application testing, including uploads, downloads, document viewing, and file processing. Choose formats your application supports.
What file formats are available?
Our published collection currently includes Documents (PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX), Images (JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF), Audio (MP3, WAV, OGG, M4A), Video (MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI), Archives (ZIP, GZ, 7Z, TAR), and Developer Files (CSV, JSON, VCF).
Do I need to create an account to download?
No. You can access publicly available example files without creating an account.
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