AAC Example File

AAC · .aac

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Download free AAC example files to test upload forms, players, and media pipelines that expect .aac.

Pick a published size below for smoke tests or larger fixtures.

Download Sample AAC Files

Verified sample files · Actual sizes · SHA-256 available

Target size	File	Actual size	Download
100 KB	`example-100kb.aac`	99 KB	Download
500 KB	`example-500kb.aac`	495 KB	Download
1 MB	`example-1mb.aac`	1014 KB	Download
5 MB	`example-5mb.aac`	4.95 MB	Download
10 MB	`example-10mb.aac`	9.90 MB	Download

Target size is approximate. Use Actual size for limit tests. Open file details for SHA-256 checksums.

File details and SHA-256 checksums

Full SHA-256 for automated tests. MIME audio/aac for all sizes.

100 KB example-100kb.aac 101521 bytes (99 KB)

487ffebf8f13837b6af8b512037c85e6b61b00735da8168ad9dc8fb157b325fe
500 KB example-500kb.aac 506801 bytes (495 KB)

e67f9383d7daca88966d803620f2bd813cb70ae3c94d575437d52bafdc586857
1 MB example-1mb.aac 1038229 bytes (1014 KB)

4bffa606ea70f082e6f8216ba1f71234eabe25a9599bc7ec8d218d462d278b23
5 MB example-5mb.aac 5191459 bytes (4.95 MB)

83800d2bb67f502be7f61d142e2c697db579f33e2dee8458a3f864fd32fcbac1
10 MB example-10mb.aac 10380242 bytes (9.90 MB)

f1054aedc3d63250177e58673c37cde4dccd599e2128637560ea068348cd0a9e

How to download

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About these samples

These are synthetic sample files for testing and learning. They are not real user documents and are not intended to contain personal data. A matching SHA-256 confirms you received the published bytes — it is not a malware scan or a guarantee that every application will accept the file.

File information

Format: AAC Audio
Extension: .aac
MIME type: audio/aac
Category: Audio
License: Free for testing and development

Common test uses

Audio upload forms: Confirm .aac acceptance and byte caps.
Player smoke tests: Exercise HTML5 audio and media pipelines.
Checksum-backed CI: Pin SHA-256 for reproducible AAC fixtures.

What Is an AAC Example File?

An AAC example file is an Advanced Audio Coding sample for QA and development.

AAC is common for streaming and mobile audio workflows alongside MP3 and M4A.

Notes about these AAC samples

MIME type is audio/aac. Related: M4A, MP3, FLAC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are AAC example files free?

Yes. Published AAC samples are free to download.

AAC or M4A?

Use AAC when the form expects a raw .aac bitstream. Use M4A for AAC audio in an MP4-family container.

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