A 500 KB dummy PDF file (application/pdf) for software tests. Extension: .pdf.

Use it as a tiny fixture: form uploads, unit tests, email attachments and CI pipelines.

Can I use it commercially?

Yes. Dummy files from DummyFiles.dev are free to use in commercial projects, tests and CI. They contain no third-party copyrighted content.

How was it generated?

The PDF is generated on download so the file is a valid PDF of 500 KB.

Yes. The next size is 750 KB. The largest PDF file here is 5 GB.

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500 KB dummy PDF download. Compact PDF test file for parser, MIME and upload checks, no signup.

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Many teams use a 500 KB PDF as the standard sample: attach it, import it, open the first page, and check that the file type is correct.

Keep this 500 KB PDF with your test files. It is small enough to store in Git, but still a valid PDF for viewers and uploads.

This is a valid PDF of the stated size, generated for testing — not a finished document.

What is this file?: A 500 KB dummy PDF file (application/pdf) for software tests. Extension: .pdf.
How can I use it?: Use it as a tiny fixture: form uploads, unit tests, email attachments and CI pipelines.
Can I use it commercially?: Yes. Dummy files from DummyFiles.dev are free to use in commercial projects, tests and CI. They contain no third-party copyrighted content.
How was it generated?: The PDF is generated on download so the file is a valid PDF of 500 KB.
Are larger files available?: Yes. The next size is 750 KB. The largest PDF file here is 5 GB.