GZ Sample File for Upload Testing

Validate upload size limits, MIME checks, and timeout behavior with realistic fixtures.

Recommended Starter File

Filename gz_sample_file_1MB.gz
Size 1.0 MB
MIME application/octet-stream
SHA256 e7f43f1dbb2ce4cd1489d52861c776e5c24fc53e18e9025657f63dd3905b84b8

Validation Checklist

  • Confirm request size policy and limit errors.
  • Verify MIME/signature detection and rejection paths.
  • Check retry behavior on network interruption.

Additional GZ Fixtures

Filename Size MIME Download
gz_sample_file_500KB.gz 500.1 KB application/octet-stream Download
gz_sample_file_200KB.gz 200.1 KB application/octet-stream Download
gz_sample_file_50KB.gz 50.0 KB application/octet-stream Download

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