Uploaded files disappear from ChatGPT
10 posts across 2 communities in the last 60 days; 70% from r/ChatGPT.
“I’m running into a weird file-upload issue in ChatGPT. I upload a ZIP successfully, and ChatGPT acknowledges the attachment and gives it a path like: /mnt/data/uploaded_source.zip But when it tries to access that exact path from Python/container tools, the file doesn’t exist. So…”
“Thanks man, working fine (as of 24 aug 2026) People facing issue should try reloading chatgpt website after downloading extension for hard refresh use [ctrl + shift + r]”
“Same as me but worse. Chatgpt got a lot of bug. The library can't show all the images but only about 20-30 newest images/files.”
Users report that files they upload to ChatGPT are being automatically deleted, causing frustration and disrupting workflows. This suggests a problem with file management or data retention within the platform.
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“Checklist Required [x] I am able to reproduce the bug with the latest debug version. [x] I've checked that there is NO open or closed issue about this bug. (Duplicate issues will be closed immediately without response) [x] This issue contains only ONE bug. PLEASE…”
“Just in the last day, ChatGPT has started asking me to upload requested files twice about 1 out of 3 times. When I push back and say the file has already been uploaded, it corrects itself and apologizes and then says something about the semantic search didn't find the file the first time it looked. submitted by /u/timbo_b_edwards [link] [comments]”
“Stop forcing the “file added to chat only” pop up EVERY SINGLE TIME I ADD A FILE…. I GET IT!!!! If i wanted to clear the storage i would, if i wanted the new files saved in chat i would make sure they are, there is zero fucking need to add the pop up and force it onto the screen EVERY SINGLE TIME I UPLOAD A DAMN FILE WITH STORAGE FULL, its the most irritating shit in the world excluding working with ChatGPT, this needs to be fucking removed, one pop up once and thats it, you can go to memory and”
“I have six files in my ChatGPT Library. I tried to delete them individually and in bulk but I receive the same 'Failed to delete file' error message. Any suggestions on how to delete these files? submitted by /u/Professional_Cup_989 [link] [comments]”
“Does anyone know why everything was working fine yesterday morning, but then suddenly in the afternoon ChatGPT started telling me that the code files I upload, both inside a .zip file and individually, fail to mount in the runtime environment? It seems to have lost that ability from one moment to the next, and I can't get it working again so it can continue working with my C++ files. Could anyone point me in the right direction? Thank you very much! submitted by /u/FirefighterIll”
“I’m running into a weird file-upload issue in ChatGPT. I upload a ZIP successfully, and ChatGPT acknowledges the attachment and gives it a path like: /mnt/data/uploaded_source.zip But when it tries to access that exact path from Python/container tools, the file doesn’t exist. So basically: Chat attachment: ✅ uploaded Sandbox file path: ❌ missing Re-uploading: same result This blocks extracting the ZIP, hashing it, editing the project, and running tests. Has anyone encountered this attachment → s”
ChatGPT should not be able to permanently delete Google Drive files
“Thanks man, working fine (as of 24 aug 2026) People facing issue should try reloading chatgpt website after downloading extension for hard refresh use [ctrl + shift + r]”
“Same as me but worse. Chatgpt got a lot of bug. The library can't show all the images but only about 20-30 newest images/files.”
“Hi, when i try to upload csv files to ChatGPT the upload seems to work, but the bot states he can’t find the uploaded files. When i upload them to a new chat after this, it works and ChatGPT begins seemless to work with the files. They are not as big, 60-70 lines and 12 columns. I tried also uploading them as zip file, the bot finds the zip, but fails then to extract the csv files. All other files work. Has anyone an idea? submitted by /u/Arschgeige42 [link] [comments]”