Data format
EDIFACT Sample Files
EDIFACT (.edifact) files represent United Nations standard business messages for invoices, remittances, orders, and other cross-company data exchange. They are widely used in global trade, logistics, and enterprise integrations. Use sample .edifact files to validate segment parsing, delimiter handling, mapping logic, and interoperability between trading partners or EDI gateways.
3 files
All to 50KB
SHA256 verified
Manifest included
Quick facts
Files first
EDIFACT Sample Files — Download
Use cases
EDIFACT Testing Workflows
Use the file table first, then branch into compare or FAQ only if the task needs more context.
Compare and decide
EDIFACT Format Comparisons
FAQ and reference
EDIFACT File FAQ
Checksum Verification
Use checksums to confirm file integrity after download.
shasum -a 256 your_file_name_here
# Compare output with SHA256 values listed above.Where is the machine-readable manifest?
Use the manifest when you need stable names, SHA256 values, and URLs for automation.
Validation Methodology
- Validate extension and MIME detection before processing.
- Benchmark performance with small and larger files.
- Test malformed-input handling and error messaging.
Fixture Matrix
Use the curated EDIFACT matrix to choose the right clean, edge-case, and broken fixtures for this format.
Open Matrix