ORC Columnar Data
A sample Apache ORC optimized row columnar file, used in Hive, Presto, and big data warehousing on Hadoop.
ORC Columnar Data
data file · 1.2 MB
A sample Apache ORC optimized row columnar file, used in Hive, Presto, and big data warehousing on Hadoop.
File Details
- File Name
- ORC Columnar Data.orc
- Format
- ORC
- File Size
- 1.2 MB
- Category
- Data Files
- MIME Type
- application/octet-stream
- License
- Free for testing
About ORC Files
The ORC format is commonly used in the data files category. ORC files are supported by a wide range of applications and tools. This sample file is a valid, well-formed example with proper headers and metadata, designed for testing file upload/download functionality, validating parsers and converters, automated testing, and learning about the ORC file format structure. All files on File Examples are free to download without registration.
Common Use Cases for .orc Files
- Testing file upload and download functionality in web and mobile applications
- Validating ORC parsers, converters, and rendering engines
- Automated testing in CI/CD pipelines
- Prototyping applications that process data files files
- Learning about the ORC file format structure and metadata
How to Open ORC Files
ORC files can be opened with applications that support the ORC format. Check your operating system's default app settings or try a universal file viewer. Most text-based formats can also be opened with any code editor like VS Code.
Developer Notes
application/octet-streamFile Size1.2 MBExtension.orcCategoryData FilesThis file is well-formed with valid headers and metadata, making it safe for automated testing and CI/CD pipelines. You can fetch this file directly in your tests using the URL https://fileexamples.com/api/download?file=sample_data.orc&type=application/octet-stream. Works with curl, wget, fetch(), axios, and any HTTP client. Set the Content-Type header to application/octet-stream when serving ORC files in your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this sample ORC file used for?
This sample ORC file is designed for testing file upload forms, validating ORC parsers, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and prototyping applications that handle data files files.
Can I use this file for upload testing?
Yes. This 1.2 MB ORC file is well-formed with valid headers and metadata, making it suitable for testing file upload endpoints, size limit validation, and MIME type detection (application/octet-stream).
Is this example file safe to download?
Yes. All sample files on File Examples are created in-house, contain no malware or tracking, and are free to download without registration. They are safe for development and testing use.
What software can open this ORC file?
ORC files can be opened with applications that support the ORC format. Check your operating system's default app settings or try a universal file viewer. Most text-based formats can also be opened with any code editor like VS Code.