Example archive files are used to test compression algorithms, file upload systems, and extraction tools. On example-file.com, you can find clean and safe test archives in multiple formats like ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZ, and ISO.
These files are ideal for benchmarking performance, validating decompression libraries, or verifying upload limits in applications. Each archive contains placeholder files (TXT, PNG, or CSV) and has no malware or private data.
Available Archive Formats
- ZIP: The most common compressed archive format, supported on all OS.
- RAR: Proprietary archive format with high compression ratio.
- 7Z: Modern open-source compression format with strong encryption support.
- TAR: Unix-based container, often combined with GZ or BZ2 for compression.
- GZ: Gzip-compressed single-file format for Linux systems.
- ISO: Disk image format used for CDs, DVDs, and OS installation media.
- DMG: macOS disk image format for software distribution.
Example File Downloads
- example.zip – 1MB sample archive with text files
- example.rar – RAR archive for WinRAR testing
- example.7z – 7-Zip archive (password-free)
- example.tar.gz – Combined TAR + GZ format
- example.iso – Empty ISO disk image for mounting
Why Use Example Archive Files?
- Compression Benchmarking: Compare compression ratios and speeds across different formats and tools.
- Upload & Storage Testing: Check how web or cloud systems handle large compressed files.
- Decompression Compatibility: Verify extraction behavior on Windows, Linux, macOS, and mobile devices.
How to Use These Archive Files
- Select a format: Pick ZIP, RAR, or 7Z depending on your target software or OS.
- Download and extract: Download the sample file and test extraction with your preferred archiver.
- Measure performance: Compare compression time, file size, or error handling during upload and extraction.
- ZIP is universally supported and best for upload testing.
- RAR and 7Z achieve higher compression efficiency.
- ISO and DMG are ideal for disk mounting and virtualization tests.
Technical Details
- supported formats: ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZ, ISO, DMG, BIN, CAB, BZ2
- compression algorithms: DEFLATE, LZMA, PPMd, BZIP2, Gzip
- encryption support: Optional AES-256 encryption for 7Z and RAR formats
- included content: Simple text, CSV, and image placeholder files
- file sizes: 100KB to 500MB per file (varies by format)
- license: Public Domain / CC0 (for testing and educational use)
Common Use Cases
- Software QA and DevOps testing: Validate upload, extraction, and decompression features in web or desktop applications.
- Performance benchmarking: Measure compression ratio, CPU usage, and speed differences across formats.
- Storage or backup simulation: Simulate backups or compressed datasets for capacity testing.
- Yes. All example archives contain only plain test data (TXT, PNG, CSV) and are virus-free.
- No. All sample archives are password-free for easier automation testing.
- Yes. Larger samples (50MB–500MB) are available to test upload and timeout behavior.
- Yes. All archives are public domain and may be edited, extracted, or re-packed freely.
These sample archives are designed for safe testing of compression tools, decompression libraries, and upload limits. They contain no harmful or copyrighted content.