Example Video Files for Testing

Download sample video files in popular formats like MP4, AVI, MKV, MOV, and WEBM to test codec support, playback performance, and compression settings.

Example video files are used by developers, QA testers, and video engineers to test playback, transcoding, and streaming quality. On example-file.com, you can find pre-encoded, copyright-free videos in multiple resolutions (480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K) and formats including MP4, AVI, MKV, MOV, WEBM, and WMV.

Each file is optimized for real-world testing — covering different codecs (H.264, H.265/HEVC, VP9, AV1), frame rates (24–60fps), and bitrates (1–20Mbps) to ensure full coverage of playback scenarios.

Available Video Formats

  • MP4: Universal format used by all modern players.
  • AVI: Legacy Windows format with simple structure.
  • MKV: Open-source container supporting subtitles and multiple audio tracks.
  • MOV: High-quality format used in Apple devices and editors.
  • WEBM: Modern web format optimized for browsers (VP9/AV1).
  • WMV: Windows Media Video, common in enterprise environments.

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Why Use Example Video Files?

  • Playback Compatibility: Check if your media player supports specific codecs or resolutions.
  • Streaming & Bitrate Tests: Simulate network conditions to optimize streaming quality and latency.
  • Transcoding Benchmarking: Evaluate how encoders perform when converting or compressing videos.

How to Use These Video Files

  1. Choose a format: Pick a sample that matches your playback environment — MP4 for general use, WEBM for browsers, MKV for advanced testing.
  2. Download the file: Click the file link to start direct download. No signup or login required.
  3. Run your test: Play or encode the file to check video playback, resolution scaling, and bitrate behavior.
  • Use MP4 (H.264) for universal compatibility.
  • WEBM and AV1 are ideal for modern browsers and compression tests.
  • MKV helps test subtitles and multiple audio tracks.

Technical Details

  • supported formats: MP4, AVI, MKV, MOV, WEBM, WMV, FLV, MPEG, HEVC, 3GP, TS
  • video codecs: H.264, H.265/HEVC, VP9, AV1, WMV9, MPEG-4
  • audio codecs: AAC, MP3, Opus, PCM, WMA
  • available resolutions: 480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K (2160p)
  • frame rates: 24fps, 30fps, 60fps
  • license: Public Domain / CC0 (for testing only)

Common Use Cases

  • Media player testing: Verify video/audio decoding and seek accuracy.
  • Streaming optimization: Adjust bitrate ladders for adaptive streaming (HLS, DASH).
  • Encoding pipeline validation: Benchmark CPU/GPU performance and quality metrics during conversion.

  • Yes. All example videos are copyright-free and created for testing playback, compression, and streaming systems.
  • WEBM (VP9/AV1) offers excellent compression and browser support, while MP4 (H.264) ensures maximum compatibility.
  • Some samples include stereo audio tracks to test sync and mixing; others are silent to measure pure video performance.
  • Yes. They are public domain and can be used for any testing, demo, or educational purpose.

All example video files are pre-encoded and free for testing playback, transcoding, and streaming performance across platforms.