100 KB Sample PDF
102,400 bytes. Best for fast upload validation, mobile connections, and lightweight API checks.
Free PDF Test File
Sample PDF Download for Testing
Preview or download a clean PDF test file for uploads, browser rendering, OCR, text extraction, conversion, printing, email attachments, and product demos. No account or form is required.
The main file is one page, only 843 bytes, and ready for immediate testing.
Preview the PDF on This Page
Check the document in the embedded viewer before saving it. This keeps the main task on one page instead of sending you through an extra landing page.
Download by Exact File Size
Test upload limits, boundary rules, and server timeouts with files calibrated down to the exact byte.
1 MB Sample PDF
1,048,576 bytes. Standard boundary test file for profile photos, form uploads, and baseline tests.
2 MB Sample PDF
2,097,152 bytes. Ideal for testing 2 MB ceiling limits on resumes, ATS portals, and ID upload fields.
5 MB Sample PDF
5,242,880 bytes. Common email attachment ceiling and cloud locker boundary validation.
10 MB Sample PDF
10,485,760 bytes. Large payload test for multipart S3 chunking, timeout thresholds, and proxy limits.
20 MB Sample PDF
20,971,520 bytes. Stress test file for chunked upload resilience, memory footprint, and bandwidth profiling.
Download by Page Count
Verify pagination components, page flipping, reading order, and thumbnail navigation strips.
1-Page Sample PDF
827 bytes. Single-page document for fast conversion, e-signature, and thumbnail generation checks.
5-Page Sample PDF
3,723 bytes. Short multi-page fixture for sequential reader and transition testing.
10-Page Sample PDF
7,177 bytes. 10 sequentially numbered pages for pagination bars and thumbnail drawers.
50-Page Sample PDF
34,748 bytes. Stress-test PDF for infinite scrolling, memory handling, and document search indexing.
Developer Automation & Quick-Test Snippets
Copy pre-configured code snippets to test download endpoints, upload limits, and browser automation.
Download & Multipart POST
Quick terminal commands to pull files or test API endpoints:
# Download 1MB test fixture
curl -O https://samplepdf.org/files/sample-1mb.pdf
# Test multipart upload
curl -F "file=@sample-1mb.pdf" https://api.example.com/uploadRequests API Upload Test
Validate status codes and 413 Payload Too Large responses:
import requests
url = "https://api.example.com/upload"
with open("sample-5mb.pdf", "rb") as f:
res = requests.post(url, files={"file": f})
assert res.status_code in [200, 201]E2E Form Automation
Test file input fields and upload validation toast alerts:
import { test, expect } from '@playwright/test';
test('upload validation', async ({ page }) => {
await page.goto('/upload');
await page.setInputFiles('input[type="file"]', 'sample-1mb.pdf');
await page.click('button[type="submit"]');
});Choose a Sample PDF Type
Different tests need different source files. Compare the options below and choose a lightweight, text-based, visual, or single-page document.
Sample PDF Download
Best when you just need a free sample PDF download and a direct file link.
Get the direct downloadSample PDF File
Use a neutral PDF file for uploads, previews, attachments, and conversion tests.
See file detailsPDF for Testing
Follow a simple QA checklist for upload, preview, parser, and print workflows.
Open the testing guideSmall Size
Best for upload tests, speed checks, and quick downloads on mobile.
Get the small fileOne Page
Good for signatures, browser preview, and short conversion tests.
Get the one-page fileWith Images
Useful for compression, rendering checks, and layout comparison.
Get the image fileText-Based
Best for OCR, copy tests, search, and PDF to Word workflows.
Get the text fileChoose the Right PDF Test File
Start with the main document for a basic check, then switch files when your workflow needs searchable text, images, a smaller payload, or a fixed page count.
| File option | Best for | What it helps you verify | Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main test file | Fast smoke tests and demos | Basic upload acceptance, browser viewing, downloads, attachments, and file handling. | Open file |
| Small file | Mobile, bandwidth, and size-limit checks | How quickly a lightweight document transfers and whether minimum or maximum size rules work. | View option |
| One-page file | Signing, printing, and simple previews | Page fitting, signature placement, thumbnail generation, and single-page conversion behavior. | View option |
| 100 KB file | Micro-services & mobile speed | 102,400 exact bytes. Fast smoke test fixture for high-speed CI/CD pipelines. | View option |
| 1 MB file | Boundary testing & form uploads | 1,048,576 exact bytes. Verifies ≤1MB ceiling limits without rounding ambiguity. | View option |
| 2 MB file | ATS resume & portal upload limits | 2,097,152 exact bytes. Common ceiling for job applications and ID verification. | View option |
| 5 MB file | Email attachments & cloud lockers | 5,242,880 exact bytes. Tests mid-tier limits and upload timeout resilience. | View option |
| 10 MB file | Multipart chunking & proxy buffers | 10,485,760 exact bytes. Tests S3 multipart boundaries and large-file handlers. | View option |
| 20 MB file | Heavy payload & stress testing | 20,971,520 exact bytes. Tests reverse proxy limits and timeout resilience. | View option |
| 5-page file | Compact pagination & transitions | 3,723 bytes. Short multi-page document for page flip and reader QA. | View option |
| 10-page file | Pagination & thumbnail grids | 10 sequentially numbered pages to test viewer page navigation and reading order. | View option |
| 50-page file | Virtual scrolling & viewer stress | 34,748 bytes. Stresses DOM virtualization, continuous scroll, and search. | View option |
| Dummy PDF file | Neutral QA placeholder document | Clean, synthetic PDF with zero confidential data, built for QA automation. | View option |
| Text-based file | Search, extraction, and accessibility | Text selection, copy and paste, indexing, PDF-to-Word conversion, and parser output. | View option |
| Image-based file | OCR, rendering, and compression | Image quality, rasterization, visual comparison, OCR accuracy, and output file size. | View option |
Popular Sample PDF Documents
Need a practical document sample instead of a generic test file? These pages include sample-only PDFs plus guidance on how to adapt them before use.
Resume Sample PDF
See a clean resume layout and learn what to customize before applying.
View the resume exampleCover Letter Sample PDF
Use a one-page cover letter structure and avoid copying generic text.
View the cover letterInterview Questions PDF
Practice common interview questions with answer frameworks and notes.
Open interview questionsBusiness Proposal PDF
Review proposal sections, pricing guidance, scope, and next steps.
View the proposal exampleMeeting Agenda PDF
Plan discussion topics, owners, time slots, decisions, and action items.
View the agenda exampleSEO Report PDF
Preview a 2-page report format with SEO metrics, evidence, and client-ready next steps.
Open the SEO report PDF sampleHow It Works
Pick the file, open it, and start testing in a few seconds.
Choose the file
Start with the main sample PDF or switch to a smaller or image-based file.
Open or download
Preview the file in your browser or save it to your device right away.
Run your test
Use it for uploads, conversion, signing, browser preview, or QA demos.
What You Can Test With This PDF
A useful test document should help you check more than whether a button works. Use these practical checks to cover the full file-handling path.
Confirm that your form accepts the PDF MIME type, displays the selected file name, respects size limits, and returns a clear message when an upload succeeds.
Check whether the document opens inline, fits the available width, keeps its page readable on mobile, and provides a reliable fallback when preview is unavailable.
Run the file through a parser or conversion tool and compare the extracted text, line breaks, punctuation, and reading order with the original document.
Use the image-based option when you need to measure OCR accuracy. Review missed characters, merged words, rotated text, and whether the output remains searchable.
Test PDF-to-image, PDF-to-Word, compression, merging, or splitting tools. Compare page dimensions, fonts, spacing, image quality, and the final download size.
Attach the file to a test email or pass its direct URL into an automated workflow. Verify naming, content type, download permissions, and delivery without using private data.
Why People Use It
People use this page because it is quick, clear, and easy to reuse.
Easy to get
The main download button is easy to find on desktop and mobile, so you can get the file without digging through extra text.
Short and simple
You get the key details up front: file type, page count, direct link, and the best ways to use the file.
Built for real testing
Open it, download it, and use it again whenever you need a simple test file.
More than one file type
If the main file is not enough, you can switch to smaller, text-based, or image-based sample PDFs for different test cases.
Common Use Cases
Here are a few common ways people use a sample PDF.
Test uploads
Check file fields, upload speed, and file size limits.
Check conversion
Try PDF to Word, PDF to image, or OCR tools on a safe file.
Try signing tools
Place signatures, dates, and stamps before using real documents.
Run demos
Use a neutral file in meetings, tutorials, and QA walkthroughs.
A Neutral File for Demos and QA
Testing with a real invoice, resume, contract, or customer record can expose personal information in screenshots, logs, shared drives, analytics tools, and support tickets. This downloadable file is intentionally simple and contains no confidential names, account numbers, signatures, passwords, embedded scripts, or private business data. That makes it a practical placeholder for product demos, bug reports, tutorials, onboarding, and repeatable quality checks.
The main document is designed for basic compatibility testing rather than visual stress testing. Use the text-based version when selectable content matters, and choose the image-based version when you need OCR, compression, or rendering checks. For security testing, damaged-file handling, large-file limits, forms, encryption, or digital signatures, create a controlled test fixture for that exact case instead of assuming one generic document covers every workflow.
How We Create and Verify the Test Files
The core PDFs are synthetic fixtures generated for repeatable testing, not scraped documents or private records. We keep their purpose and measurable file properties explicit so a test can be reproduced later.
Generated in-house
The repository includes a local PDF generator that writes the catalog, page tree, font resource, content stream, xref table, and trailer for the core fixtures.
Purpose-built variants
The general, small, one-page, text, and visual fixtures are intentionally different so upload, extraction, rendering, print, and browser tests do not all rely on one ambiguous file.
Stable file checks
For repeatable fixtures we record byte size and SHA-256. The current sample.pdf is 843 bytes with hash f1054db5…b88d.
Documented testing method
Our PDF Testing Guide explains what to assert for downloads, uploads, browser previews, text extraction, rendering, and automated QA.
Read more about the project and editorial approach on the About page.
FAQ
Quick answers before you download the file.
What is this sample PDF for?
This sample PDF is made for testing. Use it for uploads, browser preview, conversion checks, signing flows, demos, and general practice.
Is the file free to use?
Yes. It is free to open, download, and reuse in your own testing workflow.
Can I open the PDF before downloading it?
Yes. Open the file in your browser first, then download it when you are ready.
Do you offer other sample PDF types?
Yes. You can use smaller files, one-page versions, image-based files, and text-based files for different tasks.
Can I use the direct PDF URL in an automated test?
Yes. Copy the direct URL from the file details panel or preview section and use it in a controlled QA, development, or demo workflow. Avoid sending heavy repeated traffic, and download a local fixture when your test runs frequently.
Does the main file contain scripts, forms, or private data?
No. It is a simple neutral document without private records, passwords, embedded scripts, interactive forms, or signatures. Use a purpose-built test fixture when you specifically need to validate those advanced features.
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