Antivirus test file

What is an antivirus test file?

An antivirus test file is a harmless file that antivirus programs report as a detection test. It contains no real malware, only a fixed signature (EICAR). This lets you verify that your antivirus software responds correctly – without any security risk.

Virus scanners and antivirus solutions are configured to recognise this test file. If you download or generate it and the scanner reports it (or moves it to quarantine), detection is working as intended.

EICAR test file as the standard

The EICAR test file is the established standard for antivirus tests. It was defined by the European Institute for Computer Antivirus Research (EICAR) and is supported by almost all antivirus programs. dummyfiles.dev delivers exactly this file – with your choice of extension: .com, .txt, .exe, .pdf, .xls, or .doc.

Use cases

• Verify antivirus software after installation or update
• Test upload filters and email gateways
• Validate endpoint and server antivirus
• Automated tests, pipelines and scripts with a reproducible test file

Features at dummyfiles.dev

• Official EICAR test file, multiple extensions
• Instant download, no registration
• Use via the website for scripts and automation
• Harmless, no executable malware

FAQ

Is the antivirus test file dangerous?

No. It is the standardised EICAR test file – text only, no executable malware.

Why does my antivirus detect the file?

AV vendors have deliberately added the EICAR signature to their detection databases so you can test that the software works.

What file extensions are available?

At dummyfiles.dev: .com, .txt, .exe, .pdf, .xls, and .doc. The content is always the EICAR signature.

Can I use the file in pipelines?

Yes. The Use via the website returns the same test file for the same parameters – suitable for automated tests, pipelines and scripts.

More generators

dummy files · sample file · download test file · free test file · dummy file generator · dummy pdf file · test pdf file · test pdf download · random pdf · empty pdf · pdf placeholder · dummy zip · zip download · large zip · ZIP Test Files · sample jpg · jpg download · dummy png · placeholder image · csv test file · CSV Test Files · random json · JSON Test Files · dummy mp4 · MP4 Test Files · lorem ipsum · dummy text · sample text · random paragraph · random sentence · eicar zip · antivirus test file · microsoft defender test · 2gb file download · 3gb file download · All Dummy Files · All Sample Files · QR code generator · 1kb pdf · 100kb pdf · 250kb pdf · 500kb pdf · 2mb pdf · 10mb pdf · 250mb pdf · 5gb pdf · 2mb zip · 100mb zip · 500mb zip · 4gb zip · 5gb zip · 100mb mp4 · 500mb mp4 · 2gb mp4

← Back to homepage