Sample PDF Files
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Pick a size below for upload limits, viewers, converters, and CI. Use Actual size for byte limits, and open file details when you need a checksum.
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Sample files · Measured sizes · SHA-256 available
| Target size | File | Actual size | Download |
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| 10 KB | example-10kb.pdf |
10 KB | Download |
| 100 KB | example-100kb.pdf |
99 KB | Download |
| 500 KB | example-500kb.pdf |
498 KB | Download |
| 1 MB | example-1mb.pdf |
1019 KB | Download |
| 5 MB | example-5mb.pdf |
4.99 MB | Download |
| 10 MB | example-10mb.pdf |
9.96 MB | Download |
| 25 MB | example-25mb.pdf |
25 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 application/pdf for all sizes.
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10 KB
example-10kb.pdf10062 bytes (10 KB)d1a971280020ef73697694ee43657b70d58350739badb298446b48ab3699a9a4 -
100 KB
example-100kb.pdf101749 bytes (99 KB)6a7f440cca6edc7a3cf4f097c0fa5e15dd6268654ca5855a3d2c4f3abfded5dc -
500 KB
example-500kb.pdf509486 bytes (498 KB)17ccce8c3a1b0c56f67bffd9595a538c175bfad4414ef94284595a7a396472c7 -
1 MB
example-1mb.pdf1043653 bytes (1019 KB)274b56fd0f6c83b56db98d80170f4c51bdd009b686fb8cad2345c0febe96f85f -
5 MB
example-5mb.pdf5232722 bytes (4.99 MB)555934cff8b70def15c6dc200eda44f1624ae8a2e5d3fa2571915193b6db4aab -
10 MB
example-10mb.pdf10446198 bytes (9.96 MB)469bbdc6b0299cea99f02c3b593372e7a410c7f6010f6145b55b4c5c812a3b9d -
25 MB
example-25mb.pdf26187482 bytes (25 MB)6ed752a13479b2a3891659222de6a908dfe81e96a8ba1e8e840f0576925bf1cb
How to download
- Choose a file in the table and click Download.
- Optional: open File details and SHA-256 checksums to confirm the exact bytes for repeatable tests.
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What's in these PDF samples
Checked on the published files: PDF 1.4, not encrypted, no AcroForm fields, and short multi-page documents (about 5–7 page objects in the smaller sizes). Text drawing operators are present, so they behave like text PDFs rather than scanned image-only files. They are size-targeted test PDFs — not fillable or password-protected variants.
How to choose a PDF size
Use smaller PDFs (10 KB–500 KB) for quick upload and viewer smoke tests. Pick the 1 MB or 5 MB samples when you need heavier fixtures for limit checks. Exact page counts vary by size; the inspected smaller files are short multi-page text PDFs (about 5–7 page objects), not fillable forms or password-protected files.
What you can test with these PDF samples
Use these downloads to confirm an upload form accepts application/pdf, enforces byte limits, and stores the file without corrupting bytes. Pair the Actual size column with your validator’s max upload setting, then re-check the SHA-256 from File details after download.
They also help smoke-test PDF viewers and in-browser preview components. The inspected smaller files behave like short text PDFs (not scanned image-only packs). They are not fillable forms or password-protected PDFs — do not use them to prove those features.
For everyday QA, start with the 1 MB PDF. Move to 5 MB or 10 MB when you need heavier fixtures for timeouts, progress UI, or CDN caching checks.
Limitations
These downloads are not fillable forms, password-protected PDFs, or scanned image-only files. A checksum confirms byte identity, not malware safety or universal viewer compatibility.
What Is a PDF Example File?
A PDF example file here is a sample Portable Document Format download for upload checks, previews and conversion tests.
These samples are generated for testing. They are not fillable forms or password-protected PDFs. Current value is verified sizes, checksums and the specimen notes above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download a sample PDF for upload testing?
Use the size list on this page (or the CI table for checksums). Choose the size closest to your limit, then confirm Actual size matches what your validator expects.
Are the PDF example files free?
Yes. Published PDF fixtures on Get Example Files are free to download. No registration is required.
How do I verify I got the right file?
Compare the SHA-256 checksum in the table with a local hash of the downloaded file (for example shasum -a 256 example-5mb.pdf).
Do these PDFs include fillable fields or passwords?
Not yet. Current fixtures focus on verified size ladders. Fillable and password-protected variants are not offered yet. Approximate page counts for current files are listed under What’s in these PDF samples.
Can I use these PDFs in automated tests?
Yes. CDN URLs are stable for published variants. Pin the filename and checksum in your test config.
What MIME type should I expect?
application/pdf. It is listed once in the Checksums panel lead (same MIME for every published size on this page).
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