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Download legacy XLS samples to test spreadsheet uploads and older Excel import workflows. For the newer workbook format, use the XLSX samples.

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Target size File Actual size
10 KB example-10kb.xls 10 KB Download
100 KB example-100kb.xls 98 KB Download
500 KB example-500kb.xls 497 KB Download
1 MB example-1mb.xls 1021 KB Download
5 MB example-5mb.xls 4.93 MB Download
10 MB example-10mb.xls 9.86 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/vnd.ms-excel for all sizes.

  • 10 KB example-10kb.xls 10240 bytes (10 KB)
    208c21825ece7ad2b1df1429c375d36cbdb684653a0a80579d9a16d408801091
  • 100 KB example-100kb.xls 100352 bytes (98 KB)
    cda0f3d9a66c81d289a751c9fc13b9f36c53610c35f66a87a27c30c437ff3c6c
  • 500 KB example-500kb.xls 508928 bytes (497 KB)
    1b5613ca1be28b2d826d3edaf815b6b2495fb3b23524b8e1824d7937992e0c9d
  • 1 MB example-1mb.xls 1045504 bytes (1021 KB)
    0f3a330efba13dc16a0992bf3b6dc2cd9a5f18df3d74aaa8e9e438e692391e7f
  • 5 MB example-5mb.xls 5169664 bytes (4.93 MB)
    e7068b2a6296d0dabf3a6d6f25e9d3ac73cad8aaebe947569c1aaab9adf11687
  • 10 MB example-10mb.xls 10338816 bytes (9.86 MB)
    5853c832e8453f6e2c5b73facc94bdeb10106e98ed055e0bd061e3bb3646fb5c

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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
Microsoft Excel Binary Spreadsheet
Extension
.xls
MIME type
application/vnd.ms-excel
Category
Documents
License
Free for testing and development

Common test uses

  • Spreadsheet upload limits: Validate .xls acceptance and size caps.
  • Import pipelines: Smoke-test Excel importers with stable CDN URLs.
  • Legacy compatibility: Confirm desktop Excel still opens the fixture.

What's in these samples

Checked on example-10kb.xls: a legacy Excel binary workbook with a sheet labeled Orders 1 and column headers including ID, Order Code, Customer, Email, City, Product, Quantity, Unit Price, Total, Status, Order Date, and Department. Sample order codes such as ORD-100001 are present.

What Is an XLS Example File?

An XLS example file is a legacy Excel binary spreadsheet (.xls) for older importers and upload forms.

Use XLSX samples for Open XML workbooks. This workbook uses the legacy .xls binary format, separate from the XLSX Open XML samples.

Notes about these XLS samples

MIME type is application/vnd.ms-excel. Related: XLSX, ODS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are XLS example files free?

Yes. Published XLS samples are free to download.

XLS or XLSX?

Use XLS for legacy binary Excel tests. Use XLSX for Open XML spreadsheets.

Do these match the XLSX sample sheets?

The 10 KB XLS sample uses an Orders 1 sheet with order-style column headers. It is a separate fixture from the XLSX samples.

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