Welcome to our collection of sample ZIP files. ZIP is a popular file format used for data compression and archiving. These sample files are invaluable for developers, software testers, and IT professionals working with file compression, archiving systems, and data transfer applications. Our diverse range of ZIP samples caters to various testing and development needs.
Why use our sample ZIP files?
- Various compression levels and file contents
- Different sizes and complexities
- Free to download and use
- Ideal for testing compression algorithms, archive handling, and file extraction
Available sample ZIP files for download
1. Basic text archive
Size: 1 KB
Contents: 5 text files
Compression: Standard
Description: A simple ZIP archive containing plain text files. Perfect for basic ZIP handling and extraction testing.
2. Mixed file types
Size: 27.9 MB
Contents: Various file types (docs, images, etc.)
Compression: Maximum
Description: An archive with multiple file types. Ideal for testing handling of diverse file extractions.
3. Large archive
Size: 119 KB
Contents: Numerous files and folders
Compression: Standard
Description: A large ZIP file with complex directory structure. Great for testing performance with big archives.
4. Password protected
Size: 165 KB
Contents: Various files
Compression: Maximum
Password: “sample-files”
Description: A password-protected ZIP file. Perfect for testing secure archive handling and password validation.
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5. Zero compression
Size: 113 KB
Contents: Pre-compressed files (e.g., JPEGs)
Compression: Store only (no compression)
Description: An archive with no additional compression. Ideal for testing handling of already compressed content.
6. Split archive
Size: 5 KB (in 5 parts)
Contents: Files split across multiple ZIPs
Compression: Standard
Description: A multi-part ZIP archive. Great for testing handling of split archives and reassembly.
How to use these sample ZIP files
- Click the “Download” button next to your chosen file.
- Save the ZIP file to your device.
- Use the archive in your projects, applications, or for testing purposes.
- Experiment with various compression tools, archive managers, or file handling systems.
Note: While these sample ZIP files are free to use for testing and development, please do not use their contents for commercial purposes without proper attribution.
Need more archive samples?
Looking for different archive formats or specific content? Check out our other sample archive formats or contact us for custom ZIP sample requests.
FAQs about sample ZIP files
Can I modify the contents of these ZIP files?
Yes, you can extract, modify, and re-compress these files for your testing and development needs.
Are these ZIP files safe to use?
Yes, all our sample files are scanned for viruses and created specifically for testing purposes. However, always exercise caution when opening archives from unknown sources.
What’s the difference between compression levels?
Compression levels affect file size and compression time. ‘Maximum’ offers the smallest file size but takes longer to compress/decompress, while ‘Store’ (no compression) is fastest but results in larger files.