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CSV Contact List

A sample CSV contact list file with name, email, phone, and address fields for testing contact import in email clients.

.csv

CSV Contact List

email file · 8 KB

A sample CSV contact list file with name, email, phone, and address fields for testing contact import in email clients.

Format
CSV
Size
8 KB
MIME
text/csv
Bytes
8,192
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File Details

File Name
CSV Contact List.csv
Format
CSV
File Size
8 KB
MIME Type
text/csv
License
Free for testing

About CSV Files

CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is a plain-text tabular data format where each line represents a row and values are separated by commas (or other delimiters). CSV is universally supported by spreadsheet applications, databases, programming languages, and data analysis tools. It's the most common format for data exchange, ETL pipelines, and importing/exporting datasets.

Common Use Cases for .csv Files

  • Testing file upload and download functionality in web and mobile applications
  • Validating CSV parsers, converters, and rendering engines
  • Automated testing in CI/CD pipelines
  • Prototyping applications that process email & calendar files
  • Learning about the CSV file format structure and metadata

How to Open CSV Files

CSV files can be opened with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, any text editor, or programming languages like Python (pandas), R, and JavaScript. Most database tools support CSV import.

Developer Notes

MIME Typetext/csvFile Size8 KBExtension.csvCategoryEmail & Calendar

This 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_contacts.csv&type=text/csv. Works with curl, wget, fetch(), axios, and any HTTP client. Set the Content-Type header to text/csv when serving CSV files in your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this sample CSV file used for?

This sample CSV file is designed for testing file upload forms, validating CSV parsers, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and prototyping applications that handle email & calendar files.

Can I use this file for upload testing?

Yes. This 8 KB CSV file is well-formed with valid headers and metadata, making it suitable for testing file upload endpoints, size limit validation, and MIME type detection (text/csv).

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 CSV file?

CSV files can be opened with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, any text editor, or programming languages like Python (pandas), R, and JavaScript. Most database tools support CSV import.