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File Retention Policy for Helio Cloud Rendering

This article explains how long your files are stored in Helio Cloud's storage system and when they are automatically removed.

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Written by Jean-Claude Conradie
Updated over a week ago

Helio Cloud Storage Overview

Helio Cloud uses two types of storage for your projects:

  1. Main Project Storage

    • Contains your working files, assets, and render outputs

    • Retained for 4 months from last activity

  2. Render Snapshot Storage

    • Temporary copies created when you submit renders

    • Automatically deleted after 7 days


Detailed Retention Policy

1. Main Project Storage (4 Month Retention)

  • What's included:

    • All files you upload manually or via Pulze Scene Manager

    • Render output files (EXRs, JPEGs, etc.)

    • Project settings and configurations

  • When files are deleted:

    • If there is no activity (no new renders/uploads) for 4 months

  • How to keep files longer:

    • Simply open, modify, or re-render the project to reset the 4-month timer

    • Download important files for local backup

2. Render Snapshot Storage (7 Day Retention)

  • What's included:

    • A frozen copy of your project files used for each render job

    • Ensures renders use consistent file versions

  • When snapshots are deleted:

    • Automatically 7 days after render completion

    • Deletion happens regardless of activity

  • Important notes:

    • Snapshots are read-only - you can't modify them, only update a new snapshot

    • If you need to rerender, submit a new job (a fresh snapshot will be created)

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