Video format
MPEG Sample Files
MPEG-2 (.mpeg) is a standard for DVD and broadcast video streams, featuring interlaced and progressive profiles. Use sample .mpeg files to validate DVD authoring tools, broadcast encoders, and set-top box compatibility.
5 files
All to 5MB
SHA256 verified
Manifest included
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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.
Use in code — curl, Python, Node, wget
Copy any snippet directly into scripts, test suites, or CI pipelines. All URLs are stable and publicly accessible with no auth required.
# Download mpeg_15s_sample_file_1.5MB.mpeg
curl -L -o mpeg_15s_sample_file_1.5MB.mpeg \
https://samplefile.com/samples/download/video/mpeg/mpeg_15s_sample_file_1.5MB.mpeg/
# Or fetch a random MPEG file
curl -s "https://samplefile.com/samples/api/random?format=mpeg" | jq -r '.download_url'# Download mpeg_15s_sample_file_1.5MB.mpeg
wget -O mpeg_15s_sample_file_1.5MB.mpeg \
https://samplefile.com/samples/download/video/mpeg/mpeg_15s_sample_file_1.5MB.mpeg/import requests
# Download a specific file
url = "https://samplefile.com/samples/download/video/mpeg/mpeg_15s_sample_file_1.5MB.mpeg/"
resp = requests.get(url)
with open("mpeg_15s_sample_file_1.5MB.mpeg", "wb") as f:
f.write(resp.content)
# Or fetch a random MPEG file via API
meta = requests.get("https://samplefile.com/samples/api/random?format=mpeg").json()
resp = requests.get(meta["download_url"])
with open(meta["name"], "wb") as f:
f.write(resp.content)// Download a specific file
const fs = require("fs");
const https = require("https");
const url = "https://samplefile.com/samples/download/video/mpeg/mpeg_15s_sample_file_1.5MB.mpeg/";
https.get(url, (res) => {
res.pipe(fs.createWriteStream("mpeg_15s_sample_file_1.5MB.mpeg"));
});
// Or fetch a random MPEG via the API
const meta = await fetch("https://samplefile.com/samples/api/random?format=mpeg").then(r => r.json());
const file = await fetch(meta.download_url);
// use file.arrayBuffer(), file.body, etc.# Random MPEG file (JSON response)
GET https://samplefile.com/samples/api/random?format=mpeg
# All MPEG files
GET https://samplefile.com/samples/api/files?format=mpeg
# Manifest with SHA256 checksums
GET https://samplefile.com/samples/video/mpeg/manifest.json
# Response includes: name, size_bytes, mime_type, sha256, download_urlValidation Methodology
- Confirm codec/container detection matches actual stream info.
- Test keyframe seek, subtitle loading, and fallback playback.
- Measure startup and buffering behavior across browsers.
Fixture Matrix
Use the curated MPEG matrix to choose the right clean, edge-case, and broken fixtures for this format.
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