---
title: "Delete a file asset"
method: DELETE
path: "/v6/files/{fileId}"
tags: ["Files"]
---

# Delete a file asset

`DELETE /v6/files/{fileId}`

Permanently deletes a file asset record and releases its stored content. This action is irreversible. Batch jobs that have already ingested this file asset are not affected.

## Path parameters

- `fileId` string, required

## Response `200`

File asset deleted. Returns the final record at the time of deletion.

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad Request
- `401` — Missing or invalid access token.
- `402` — Payment Required
- `403` — Forbidden
- `404` — File asset not found or does not belong to this client.
- `415` — Unsupported Media Type
- `429` — Too Many Requests

---

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