# CV history and re-downloading

> Every processed CV is listed in your history with the candidate name, latest employer and role, so you can find and re-download it without spending another credit.

Source: https://www.remakecv.com/help/formatting-cvs/cv-history
Last updated: 2026-08-21

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RemakeCV's CV history lists the CVs processed across your company — not just your own — with the candidate name, latest employer and role, who uploaded it and when. Reopening an entry to re-download or edit it costs no credit. History exists only where CV storage is enabled, and entries are deleted automatically after your retention window.

## What is shown in history?

Each entry records:

| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Date processed | When the CV was first run |
| Uploaded by | Which consultant processed it |
| Type | New, or a reprocess of an existing CV |
| Method | Text or Image, depending on whether OCR was needed |
| Candidate name | Extracted from the CV |
| Latest company | The candidate's most recent employer |
| Latest role | The candidate's most recent job title |
| Last updated | When it was last edited |

> **Warning:** 
History is scoped to your **company**, not to you. Consultants can see and filter CVs processed by colleagues, including who uploaded each one. If that does not suit your confidentiality requirements, tell us at support@remakecv.com.

Those first three fields exist precisely because "Smith_CV_final_v2.pdf" is useless six weeks later. Searching by employer or role is how consultants actually find a candidate again.

## What can I do with a past CV?

- **Re-download** it in DOCX or PDF.
- **Regenerate** it into a different template.
- **Edit** it further and download the updated version.
- **Anonymise** it for a blind submission to a different client.

None of these consume a credit. The credit was spent when the CV was first processed.

> **Note:** 
Regenerating an old CV into a new template is the fastest way to migrate a back catalogue after a rebrand — no re-uploading, no credits.

## How long does history last?

Two limits apply:

- **CV storage can be off entirely.** Some agencies turn it off so no candidate document is retained after processing. There is then no history at all — download the CV before you close the session.
- **Stored CVs expire.** Where storage is on, entries are deleted automatically after your company's retention window, which defaults to **30 days**.

> **Warning:** 
Reprocessing a CV **replaces** the stored original file. The previous version is not kept.

See [GDPR and data retention](https://www.remakecv.com/help/anonymisation-and-compliance/gdpr-and-data-retention.md).

## Can I get history programmatically?

Yes:

- `GET /cvs` — [list stored CVs](https://www.remakecv.com/help/api-reference/endpoints/list-cvs.md), with pagination and date filters
- `GET /cvs/{cvId}` — [get one CV's detail](https://www.remakecv.com/help/api-reference/endpoints/get-cv.md)
- `GET /cvs/{cvId}/file` — [get a signed download URL](https://www.remakecv.com/help/api-reference/endpoints/get-cv-file.md)

## Frequently asked questions

### How long are CVs kept?

Stored CVs are deleted automatically after a per-company retention window, which defaults to 30 days. Anything you need to keep should be downloaded or filed in your ATS.

### Can I see CVs processed by colleagues?

Yes. History is company-scoped and shows who uploaded each CV, so consultants can see each other's work.

### Can I access my history through the API?

Yes. GET /cvs lists stored CVs with pagination and date filters. See list stored CVs.