# Request for Updated Example SVO Dataset for Testing with ZED X

**URL:** <https://community.stereolabs.com/t/request-for-updated-example-svo-dataset-for-testing-with-zed-x/11810>\
**Category:** ZED X\
**Tags:** python\
**Created:** [October 22, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.stereolabs.com/t/request-for-updated-example-svo-dataset-for-testing-with-zed-x/11810 "2026-10-22T15:23:42Z")\
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**Author:** ![l.centorame](https://community.stereolabs.com/user_avatar/community.stereolabs.com/l.centorame/32/6548_2.png) [@l.centorame](https://community.stereolabs.com/u/l.centorame)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.stereolabs.com/t/request-for-updated-example-svo-dataset-for-testing-with-zed-x/11810/1 "2026-10-22T15:23:42Z")

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Hello everyone,  
I’m currently waiting for my **ZED X** to arrive, but in the meantime I’d like to start developing and testing my Python scripts with the ZED SDK. The stereo camera is part of an ambitious project for **3D scanning of vineyards in Tuscany** , part of a regionally funded project (CSR Toscana).

Since the stereo camera is not guaranteed to arrive by the end of 2026 and to speed up pipeline development work, I was wondering if there were any **sample .svo datasets available to download** and use for testing purposes. Having access to such a file would allow me to set up my pipeline now and then seamlessly switch to live camera input.

If anyone could share a sample.svo file, I’d really appreciate it.

Thanks in advance!

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**Author:** ![Myzhar](https://community.stereolabs.com/user_avatar/community.stereolabs.com/myzhar/32/11_2.png) [@Myzhar](https://community.stereolabs.com/u/Myzhar)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2026, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.stereolabs.com/t/request-for-updated-example-svo-dataset-for-testing-with-zed-x/11810/2 "2026-10-22T21:21:25Z")

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Hi @l.centorame,  
Welcome to the [StereoLabs](https://www.stereolabs.com/) community.

> [@l.centorame](#):
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> I was wondering if there were any **sample .svo datasets available to download** and use for testing purposes.

Unfortunately, we do not yet provide public SVO samples recorded with the ZED X. The samples currently available were recorded with the ZED and ZED 2 cameras, and you can download them from this support page: [Are there any video/image samples from the ZED products?](https://support.stereolabs.com/articles/9966071424-are-there-any-video-image-samples-from-the-zed-products-that-i-can-see-and-test-before-the-purchase)

They are still a valid starting point for your pipeline: when an SVO file is opened, the ZED SDK behaves as if a camera is connected, and all the modules (depth, positional tracking, spatial mapping, etc.) are available through the same API. The only change required to switch to the live ZED X is the input source in `InitParameters`; the rest of your Python code remains the same.

Useful references:

- [Video recording and playback documentation](https://docs.stereolabs.com/docs/development/zed-sdk/modules/camera/recording#video-playback)
- [SVO playback samples on GitHub](https://github.com/stereolabs/zed-sdk/tree/master/recording/playback)
- [ZED X product page](https://www.stereolabs.com/products/zed-x)

Good luck with your vineyard 3D scanning project; it sounds like a great application for the ZED X.