Do I need to create an account?

No. Every file on this site can be downloaded directly without registration or an email address.

Can I use these files in commercial projects?

Yes. The sample files are free to use for personal and commercial testing, demos, and development.

Are the download links stable?

Yes. Direct file links are stable and can be used in scripts, CI pipelines, or automated tests.

Where do the files come from?

Files are generated by this site in the listed format and size; they are not sourced from third-party services.

Free Sample & Test Files in Any Size and Format

example-file.com provides ready-to-use files in common sizes and formats for anyone who needs one quickly — to test a website's upload form, check a storage or attachment limit, complete an online form that requires a file, or try out a tool — without creating test data by hand.

Browse sample files by category

Each category lists real, downloadable files with the format and size shown up front — no guessing before you click.

Images

22 files

Fixed-size JPG, PNG, WebP, and other image-format files for testing upload limits and file-type handling.

Videos

15 files

Fixed-size MP4, WebM, and other video-format files for testing upload limits and file-type handling.

Audio

9 files

Fixed-size MP3, WAV, and other audio-format files for testing upload limits and file-type handling.

PDFs

14 files

Fixed-size PDF files for testing upload limits and file-type handling.

Documents

10 files

Fixed-size DOCX, XLSX, and other document-format files for testing upload limits and file-type handling.

Fonts

4 files

Fixed-size TTF, OTF, and other font-format files for testing upload limits and file-type handling.

Code & Data

9 files

Real, valid JSON, XML, YAML, SQL, HTML, CSS, JS, Markdown, and log files for testing parsers, importers, and dev tooling.

About this site

Who it's for

example-file.com is a small utility site for anyone who needs a file of a specific size or type on short notice — developers and QA engineers testing an upload form, IT staff checking a storage or email attachment limit, students who need a file to complete an assignment, office workers testing an online form that requires an attachment, or anyone else who just needs a file that matches a size or format requirement.

How the files are made

Each file is generated to an exact size and saved with the correct extension and MIME type for its format. The content itself is placeholder data, not a real photo, document, or media file — so these files are built for testing upload limits, storage, and file-type handling, not for testing how a file renders, plays, or opens. Files are not copied or re-hosted from other sample-file sites, and every file downloads directly with no signup or waiting page.

Why this site exists

Finding a correctly sized, correctly formatted file is a small but recurring annoyance — not just in software development, but anywhere a website, app, or form asks you to upload or attach a file. This site exists to make that one step faster.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to create an account?: No. Every file on this site can be downloaded directly without registration or an email address.
Can I use these files in commercial projects?: Yes. The sample files are free to use for personal and commercial testing, demos, and development.
Are the download links stable?: Yes. Direct file links are stable and can be used in scripts, CI pipelines, or automated tests.
Where do the files come from?: Files are generated by this site in the listed format and size; they are not sourced from third-party services.