A simple one-page test PDF for you to download and use to try Smallpdf tools. You can also convert, compress, or edit the PDF, if needed, for free.
We’ve compressed the PDF below to make sure it's as easy as possible for you to load and save. Click the button to open your sample PDF, then read below to see what you can do with it.
What Can You Do with This Sample PDF?
Now that you've downloaded your sample PDF, here are some things you can try out:
- Compress it: Test our compression tool to see how much smaller your PDF can get.
- Convert it: Try converting to Word, Excel, or JPG formats.
- Edit it: Add text, images, or annotations to practice PDF editing.
- Merge it: Combine with other PDFs to test our PDF merge tool.
Using a free test PDF is a quick way to check how different conversions handle fonts, images, and layouts before working on your real documents.
You can also use this file to test upload limits, check display quality on different devices, or see how your edits appear once exported again.
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Why Use a Sample PDF?
If you’re experimenting with new tools or learning how PDFs work, using a sample PDF helps you test safely.
Our free test PDFs are fully open. There are no passwords, restrictions, or flattened layers. That means you can try every Smallpdf tool without limits on editing, highlighting, merging, or converting.
Each file is securely processed and scanned for safety. Free users can perform up to two tasks per day, or you can sign up for a 7-day free trial to explore all 30+ tools without any limits.
Using these test files first can help you make sure the results look right before applying changes to important documents.
How to Create Your Own Sample PDF
Want to make your own test PDF? Here are four simple methods:
- Save any webpage as PDF: Use your browser's print function and select “Save as PDF.”
- Create from Word or Google Docs: Type sample text and export as PDF.
- Use Smallpdf's tools: Convert any image or document to PDF instantly.
- Generate lorem ipsum PDF: Create placeholder text documents for testing.
Each method takes just a few clicks and gives you a custom PDF to practice with!
More Sample PDFs and Templates You Can Try
Need different types of sample PDFs? We've got you covered:
- Multi-page, image-heavy sample PDF: Test pagination, navigation, splitting PDFs, and how PDF compression handles graphics.
- Sample PDF form: Practice with fillable fields.
- Lorem ipsum PDF: Experiment with a standard dummy text for layouts.
- Invoice template PDF: Edit a professional document sample.
Each sample is designed to help you explore different PDF features and tools.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a PDF and what does a sample PDF include?
A PDF (Portable Document Format) is a file format that preserves document formatting across all devices. Our sample PDF includes text, basic formatting, and standard page layout. Perfect for testing PDF tools.
Can I download sample PDFs for free?
Yes! All our sample PDFs are 100% free to download and use. No sign-up required.
What file size should a sample PDF be?
Sample PDFs typically range from 50KB to 500KB. Ours is optimized at ~50KB for quick downloads while maintaining quality. Our new multi-page, image-heavy sample PDF is intentionally larger. This lets you test how compression affects bulkier files. You can see how much smaller you can make it, how image quality changes, and how quickly the tool processes bigger PDFs.
Can I share the sample PDF with others?
Absolutely. Feel free to send or embed it in tutorials, demos, or classroom examples. The file is fully open and safe to distribute.
Is the sample PDF safe to open?
Yes. All files processed through Smallpdf are encrypted and deleted automatically after one hour. Learn more in our Trust Center.
