---
name: Read a file as a ReadableStream
---
The `Bun.file()` function accepts a path and returns a `BunFile` instance. The `BunFile` class extends `Blob` and allows you to lazily read the file in a variety of formats. Use `.stream()` to consume the file incrementally as a `ReadableStream`.
```ts
const path = "/path/to/package.json";
const file = Bun.file(path);
const stream = await file.stream();
```
---
The chunks of the stream can be consumed as an [async iterable](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Iteration_protocols#the_async_iterator_and_async_iterable_protocols) using `for await`.
```ts
for await (const chunk of stream) {
chunk; // => Uint8Array
}
```
---
Refer to the [Streams](/docs/api/streams) documentation for more information on working with streams in Bun.
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