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500MB sample files — every format

Very large file — required for streaming uploads, S3 multipart, and tus protocol testing. Below: every 500MB sample we host, grouped by file category. All downloads are free, instant, and no signup is required.

  • S3 multipart upload (5MB chunk × 100)
  • tus protocol resumable upload tests
  • Database backup transfer validation
  • Long video file encoding pipelines

sample-500mb.mp4

500 MB

1920×1080 · 600s · 1080p · H.264

File details and verification
Filename
sample-500mb.mp4
Exact size
524,288,000 bytes
Displayed size
500 MB
Catalog status
Valid catalog fixture
SHA-256
206817f772d75b8b6bb380b23dea2485a300dbc9133515527a82169040425afa
Header signature
Matched (ISO BMFF ftyp box at byte 0 (brand isom))
Verified on
2026-08-10
MIME type
video/mp4
Dimensions
1,920 x 1,080 px
Resolution
1080p
Duration
10m
Codec
H.264
Frame rate
30 fps
License
CC0 / Public Domain
Download URL
https://cdn.truefilesize.com/mp4/sample-500mb.mp4

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silence-1hour.wav

606 MB

3600s · 44100Hz · stereo · 16-bit

File details and verification
Filename
silence-1hour.wav
Exact size
635,040,044 bytes
Displayed size
606 MB
Catalog status
Valid catalog fixture
SHA-256
6f996337d719d269fefac659e04a7ec9d930807e9fc3ed1f50a9ed5295a0f654
Header signature
Matched (RIFF/WAVE)
Verified on
2026-08-10
MIME type
audio/wav
Duration
60m
Sample rate
44,100 Hz
Channels
stereo
Bit depth
16-bit
License
CC0 / Public Domain
Download URL
https://cdn.truefilesize.com/silence/silence-1hour.wav

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test-500mb.bin

500 MB
File details and verification
Filename
test-500mb.bin
Exact size
524,288,000 bytes
Displayed size
500 MB
Catalog status
Valid catalog fixture
SHA-256
19a1b842611bcc8ccf4dc2ae057dc0119d946684a6b8ce9566f288ff841380c6
Header signature
Not applicable (no stable header signature for this format)
Verified on
2026-08-10
MIME type
application/octet-stream
License
CC0 / Public Domain
Download URL
https://cdn.truefilesize.com/test/test-500mb.bin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why download a 500MB test file?
Very large file — required for streaming uploads, S3 multipart, and tus protocol testing.
Are these files exactly 500MB?
This is a size-range page, not a claim that every file has the same byte count. It includes files between 400,000,000 and 700,000,000 bytes. Use the exact measured bytes and SHA-256 shown on each file card for boundary tests.
What formats are available at 500MB?
Video, Audio, Test files. Each format includes multiple variants — different content, encoding, or properties — so you can match the exact case your app needs.
Do I need to sign up to download?
No. Click any download button and the file comes directly from the CDN without an email or account form.