What happens to uploads when you delete them?
Eleven tools' terms say what deletion does. CapCut, Kling AI, Krea and SceneMixer delete with the account or on request; Higgsfield keeps content 30 days and Topview clears backups within 90; Luma, OpenArt and Pika keep content only within storage or plan limits; Story.com and Krikey AI keep some copies after deletion. As of 2026-10-13.
| Source | Covers | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| CapCut | Deletion | Account data and content cannot be retrieved once the account is deleted |
| Higgsfield | Deletion | Content and outputs kept for 30 days after the account is deleted, so it can be restored |
| Kling AI | Deletion | Account information removed and the account deleted on request |
| Krea | Deletion | A deleted account may not be recoverable |
| Krikey AI | Deletion | Deleting public content removes only your copy, not copies other users kept |
| Luma | Deletion | Storage and retention limits it may set, with no liability for deleting inputs or outputs |
| OpenArt | Deletion | Private creations kept while a subscription is active, and for seven days for those who never subscribed |
| Pika | Deletion | No obligation to keep content beyond the limits set by your plan |
| SceneMixer | Deletion | Deletion can be requested at any time |
| Story.com | Deletion | Customer data may be kept indefinitely in anonymised, aggregated form |
| Topview | Deletion | Deleted items removed from production within 30 days and from backups within 90 |
Inclusion rule. A source is listed when its own text states what the question asks. Order. Sources in alphabetical order.
Deleting a project and ending a licence are different things; the terms read treat them separately.
A retention window protects against mistakes and also keeps the text on the tool's systems for weeks.
Copies other users made of public work stay where they are, as Krikey AI's terms say plainly.
1In their own words
CapCut
once you choose to delete your account, you will not be able to reactivate your account, retrieve any of your account data, or any of the content or information you have uploaded
CapCut, terms of service
Higgsfield
For thirty (30) days following Account deletion (the "Retention Period"), Company shall retain Your Content
Higgsfield, terms of use agreement
Kling AI
We will promptly verify, take steps to remove such Account information from Kling AI and delete the Account.
Kling AI, user policy
Krea
we will try to help, but unfortunately, we can’t promise that we can recover or restore anything
Krea, terms
Krikey AI
if you delete User Content that has been made publicly available, you are only deleting your copy of such content
Krikey AI, terms of service
Luma
Luma may establish and modify limits on storage, retention periods, and other aspects of the Services at any time without notice and has no liability for deletion or failure to store any Input or Output.
Luma, terms of service
OpenArt
Private creations are stored while your subscription is active, unless you delete them
OpenArt, terms
Pika
Pika has no obligation to retain any User Content beyond the limits set by your Plan or applicable policies.
Pika, terms of service
SceneMixer
You may stop using the service and request deletion anytime.
SceneMixer, terms
Story.com
We may retain Customer Data indefinitely in an anonymized and aggregated form
Story.com, terms of service
Topview
we will delete it from our production systems within thirty (30) days and from our backup systems within ninety (90) days
Topview, terms
- Account deletionAccount data and content cannot be retrieved once the account is deleted
- Account deletion and data retentionContent and outputs kept for 30 days after the account is deleted, so it can be restored
- AccountAccount information removed and the account deleted on request
- TerminationA deleted account may not be recoverable
- User contentDeleting public content removes only your copy, not copies other users kept
- Scope limitationsStorage and retention limits it may set, with no liability for deleting inputs or outputs
- Data retentionPrivate creations kept while a subscription is active, and for seven days for those who never subscribed
- Storage and retentionNo obligation to keep content beyond the limits set by your plan
- TerminationDeletion can be requested at any timechanges and contact
- Retention and deletionCustomer data may be kept indefinitely in anonymised, aggregated form
- Account closure and deletionDeleted items removed from production within 30 days and from backups within 90
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