How Files Are Deleted
How temporary uploads, processed files, and download links expire after 5 minutes.
Auto-delete after 5 minutes
Uploaded files and processed output files are temporary. They are automatically deleted after the configured privacy window.
What gets deleted
- Original uploaded file
- Cleaned processed file
- Temporary working files created during processing
Download links
Downloads use signed temporary tokens. The download route is noindex and no-cache, and the file is not stored in the public folder.
Extra safety
A background cleanup layer can remove old temporary files even if a process restarts. This is recommended for VPS deployments.