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OpenAI says file availability and limits depend on the plan and account settings, retention varies by use and plan, and deletion can take up to 30 days subject to stated exceptions.
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- “Availability”, “How do I delete files I upload?”, “How are files vs chats retained?”, and “Will OpenAI use files uploaded to train its models?”; version checked 26 September 2026
- Editorial note
- The FAQ does not establish an organisation’s approval, access controls, or retention policy. Deletion is not described as immediate and has de-identification, security, and legal exceptions.
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Copyright OpenAI. Linked and paraphrased from “Availability”, “How do I delete files I upload?”, “How are files vs chats retained?”, and “Will OpenAI use files uploaded to train its models?”; version checked 26 September 2026.