Download test files from Azure
Download a test file
Each download saves a 100 MiB test object from the selected Azure region to your device. Download controls stay unavailable while the service is paused.
For automatic throughput measurements and a ranked comparison, use the download speed test instead.
Download free 100 MiB test files from Azure regions worldwide. Save 100MB.bin to your device to compare file transfer performance from your connection.
For automatic Mbps results and ranked regional comparisons, run the Azure download speed test.
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Select Azure regions
How to test download speed with a file
- Select one or more Azure regions above and wait for the file links to be ready.
- Choose Download 100 MiB for a region to save
100MB.binto your device. - Compare the transfer speed shown by your browser or download manager. Finish one download before starting the next region.
Use the same device and network for repeat comparisons. Other downloads and network traffic can affect the transfer rate.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I see download speed results?
Use the Download Speed Test for live Mbps results and a ranked region comparison on this site. For file downloads, your browser or download manager shows transfer progress and speed.
What should I do if a test file is not ready?
Selecting regions prepares the download links. If a region shows Failed, select Retry next to that region or Retry Failed Files to request fresh links. File transfers start when you choose Download 100 MiB.
How large is each file?
Each file is 100 MiB (104,857,600 bytes), named 100MB.bin.