> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://jigsaw-13.mintlify.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# File Delete

> Learn how to delete files from JigsawStack File Storage using their unique key

## Overview

The JigsawStack File Delete API allows you to permanently remove files that have been previously uploaded to JigsawStack File Storage. Using a file's unique key, you can delete files to free up storage space and manage your file inventory effectively.

* Delete files using their unique storage key
* Permanently remove files from storage
* Simple integration with your existing applications
* Secure access with API key authentication
* Support for all file types stored in JigsawStack

## API Endpoint

```
DELETE /v1/store/file/delete/{key}
```

## Quick Start

We currently only support deleting files by their unique key through the API.

```curl CURL theme={null}
curl https://api.jigsawstack.com/v1/store/file/read/image-123.png?key=image-123.png \
-X DELETE \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-H 'x-api-key: your-api-key'
```

<Note>Find more information on File Delete API [here](/docs/api-reference/store/file/delete)</Note>