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jujah
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September 3, 2026
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Can I delete files that have no downloads?

Can I delete files that have no downloads? These are very old files and there are a lot of them. Will this affect the accounts? And will it result in a decrease in sales?

    N8.
    N8.Correct answer
    September 4, 2026

    Hey ​@jujah 
    Short answer: yes
    you need to log into your account and choose your image(s) that you want delete.

     

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    N8.
    Community Expert
    N8.Community ExpertCorrect answer
    September 4, 2026

    Hey ​@jujah 
    Short answer: yes
    you need to log into your account and choose your image(s) that you want delete.

     

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    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 3, 2026

    You can but why would you want to?  

    Would you cut off your toes to make your feet smaller? 

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    jujah
    jujahAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    September 4, 2026

    Some images look similar even if only slightly and it makes me uncomfortable, so I want to delete them.

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    daniellei4510
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    Community Expert
    September 4, 2026

    In that case, I would delete them. That would be a reasonable reason for doing so.

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    RALPH_L
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 3, 2026

    As you have already been told, there is no benefit. Besides, it is a lot of work.

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    Jill_C
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 3, 2026

    Yes. You can delete old unsold assets, and it won’t affect your account. However, there’s really no benefit in doing so. I regularly earn first time sales from old files, so I’m not deleting anything. 

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    Jill C., Forum Volunteer
    daniellei4510
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    Community Expert
    September 3, 2026

    Yes, you can delete files. I don’t bother myself, as I still get an occasional sale out of the blue from assets I upload 4 years ago. 

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