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All files on this page are password-protected for testing purposes. The password for each file is displayed below. Use these files to test password validation, extraction workflows, and security features in your development and QA environments.

Password Protected Test Files – ZIP, RAR, 7Z with Known Passwords

Download password-protected ZIP, RAR, and 7Z test files with known passwords displayed on each file. Perfect for testing password validation, extraction workflows, and security features in your applications. All passwords are visible and ready to use.

Password Validation Testing

Test that your app correctly prompts for passwords and validates credentials before extraction.

Extraction Workflows

Validate that protected archives extract correctly when the correct password is provided.

Error Handling

Ensure your app displays clear error messages when incorrect passwords are entered.

Protected Files

8 Files
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protected-small.zip

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Small password-protected ZIP archive. Tests basic password validation.

Password: test123
2 MB ZIP 📥 2,341 downloads
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protected-medium.zip

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Medium password-protected ZIP archive. Tests extraction with password.

Password: password2025
10 MB ZIP 📥 1,876 downloads
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protected-large.zip

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Large password-protected ZIP archive. Tests timeout and validation limits.

Password: secure123
50 MB ZIP 📥 1,456 downloads
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protected-sample.rar

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Password-protected RAR archive. Tests RAR extraction workflows.

Password: rar2025
5 MB RAR 📥 1,234 downloads
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protected-large.rar

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Large password-protected RAR archive. Tests RAR password validation.

Password: testfile
25 MB RAR 📥 987 downloads
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protected-small.7z

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Small password-protected 7Z archive. Tests 7Z extraction with password.

Password: 7zpassword
3 MB 7Z 📥 1,123 downloads
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protected-medium.7z

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Medium password-protected 7Z archive. Tests 7Z password handling.

Password: archive2025
15 MB 7Z 📥 876 downloads
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protected-mixed.zip

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ZIP archive with mixed content. Tests password extraction workflows.

Password: mixed123
8 MB ZIP 📥 1,098 downloads
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Why Test with Password-Protected Files?

Many applications need to handle password-protected archives from users. Testing with known passwords ensures your app correctly validates credentials, extracts protected files, and handles errors gracefully.

Password Prompt & Validation

Test that your application correctly prompts users for passwords when encountering protected archives. Verify that password validation works for ZIP, RAR, and 7Z formats, and that incorrect passwords are rejected with clear error messages.

Extraction Workflows

Validate that protected archives extract correctly when the correct password is provided. Test that file contents are accessible after extraction, and that extraction progress indicators work properly for password-protected files.

Error Handling & User Feedback

Ensure your UI displays helpful error messages when incorrect passwords are entered. Users should understand what went wrong and be able to retry with the correct password. Test timeout handling for large protected files.

Multi-Format Support

Test password handling across different archive formats (ZIP, RAR, 7Z). Each format may have different password encryption methods, and your application should support all common formats that users might upload.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about password-protected test files

What passwords are used for these files?

Each file has a unique password that is clearly displayed on the file card. Passwords are simple and test-friendly (e.g., "test123", "password2025", "secure123") to make testing easy. All passwords are visible on this page, so you can use them immediately in your testing workflows without needing to guess or crack passwords.

How should I test password validation with these files?

Upload password-protected files to your application and verify: (1) Your app prompts for a password when it detects a protected archive, (2) Correct passwords allow successful extraction, (3) Incorrect passwords are rejected with clear error messages, (4) The UI handles password input securely (e.g., masking input), (5) Users can retry with different passwords. Test with different formats (ZIP, RAR, 7Z) to ensure cross-format support.

Are these password-protected files safe to use in testing?

Yes, these password-protected files are safe for testing in development, staging, and QA environments. They contain no malicious code—only standard archive structures with password protection. The passwords are intentionally simple and publicly displayed for testing convenience. Use them specifically for password validation and extraction workflow testing.

What's the difference between ZIP, RAR, and 7Z password protection?

ZIP files typically use AES-256 encryption for password protection. RAR files use proprietary encryption (AES-128 or AES-256 depending on version). 7Z files use AES-256 encryption with SHA-256 hashing. Each format may require different libraries or tools for extraction. Testing with all three formats ensures your application supports the most common password-protected archive types that users might upload.

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