Sample PDF for Testing
This sample PDF for testing helps you check upload forms, browser previews, parsers, email attachments, print flows, and QA demos without using a private document. Start with the main test file, then switch to a text, image, small, or one-page sample when your test needs a different structure.
Switch files with the selector. The preview, download button, full-screen link, and copied URL update together.
Stable test file details
QA and developer-focused pages often give file sizes, but automated checks also need a stable URL, predictable content, and clear metadata. Use these details when you add the file to a manual test case, CI fixture, or bug report. For HTTP status, redirect, filename, and browser-download behavior, see Sample PDF Download. For PDF signature, version, page-tree, text-layer, and parser details, see Sample PDF File.
| Direct URL | https://samplepdf.org/files/sample.pdf |
|---|---|
| File name | sample.pdf |
| Size | 843 bytes |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Content pattern | Synthetic text-only sample with predictable lines. |
| SHA-256 | f1054db56eaef90249677915b7604f075faf01756529f85dfdc1660b8f27b88d |
Choose a testing goal
Different PDF tests fail for different reasons. Start with the closest goal below.
Use the main test PDF first. Then try small, image-based, and text-based files if your form has file-size or parser rules.
Open the PDF in a new tab and compare browser preview, embedded preview, mobile display, and download behavior.
Use the text sample PDF to check searchability, copy behavior, parser output, and PDF to Word conversion.
Use the image sample PDF when thumbnails, compression, screenshots, or visual rendering matter.
PDF testing checklist
Most competing pages list files by size. This matrix maps each test goal to the right sample PDF, what to verify, and the failure you are trying to catch.
| Test goal | Recommended PDF | What to verify | Common failure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upload validation | Main sample PDF or small sample PDF | Allowed extension, MIME type, size rule, progress state, success message | PDF rejected as unknown file type, size error is unclear, upload hangs |
| Viewer rendering | One-page sample PDF | Browser preview, iframe embed, mobile view, zoom, print icon, download icon | Blank preview, blocked iframe, mobile viewer cannot scroll or zoom |
| Parser and extraction | Text sample PDF | Text layer, copy behavior, search, parser output, PDF to Word result | Text extracted out of order, garbled characters, parser treats text as image |
| Visual output | Sample PDF with images | Image rendering, thumbnail generation, screenshot, compression result | Missing visual blocks, blurry thumbnail, cropped preview, layout shift |
| Email attachment | Main sample PDF or one-page sample PDF | Attachment name, delivery, mobile preview, antivirus or mail client handling | Attachment stripped, renamed, blocked, or shown as an unknown file |
| Print flow | One-page sample PDF | Printer dialog, page size, margins, scale-to-fit, output orientation | Unexpected blank page, clipped content, wrong paper size, margins off |
Available testing variants & size matrix
Use the exact file size or page count that matches your validation rule. All files are calibrated, synthetic, and safe for automated testing.
| Variant | Size / Pages | Target Use Case | Dedicated Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| sample-100kb.pdf | 100 KB (102,400 B) | Lightweight mobile & API smoke testing | 100 KB Page |
| sample-1mb.pdf | 1 MB (1,048,576 B) | Standard form boundary and upload ceiling checks | 1 MB Page |
| sample-2mb.pdf | 2 MB (2,097,152 B) | ATS resume and job portal upload limits | 2 MB Page |
| sample-5mb.pdf | 5 MB (5,242,880 B) | Email attachments, CRM files, and mid-tier limits | 5 MB Page |
| sample-10mb.pdf | 10 MB (10,485,760 B) | Large file uploads, S3 chunking, and timeout stress | 10 MB Page |
| sample-20mb.pdf | 20 MB (20,971,520 B) | Heavy payload boundaries and edge timeout testing | 20 MB Page |
| sample-5-pages.pdf | 5 pages (3.7 KB) | Compact pagination, reader page flips & short docs | 5-Page Page |
| sample-10-pages.pdf | 10 pages (7.1 KB) | Pagination bars, thumbnail navigation & reader QA | 10-Page Page |
| sample-50-pages.pdf | 50 pages (34.7 KB) | Deep pagination, continuous virtual scroll & stress QA | 50-Page Page |
| sample.pdf | 843 bytes (1 page) | General upload, download, preview, direct URL checks | Download Hub |
| sample-text.pdf | 848 bytes (1 page) | Search, copy, parser, text extraction, PDF to Word | Text Page |
| sample-with-images.pdf | 945 bytes (1 page) | Image rendering, thumbnails, compression preview | Images Page |
FAQ
What is a sample PDF for testing?
It is a generic PDF document used to test upload forms, preview tools, parsers, email attachments, print flows, and document handling features.
Can I use this file for automated tests?
Yes. The file is suitable for basic automated checks that need a stable PDF input, such as upload, download, and preview flows.
Does this page include different PDF test types?
Yes. You can move from the main test file to related text, image, small, and one-page sample PDFs depending on the test case.
Is this PDF safe to use in demos?
Yes. The file is generic and does not include personal, financial, medical, or legal information.