Deleting your Pixiv account removes all your uploads, follows, and account history from the site
Pixiv does not make account deletion obvious. The option sits in your account settings under a Japanese menu label, and once you confirm deletion, the process is final — you cannot undo it or recover your work. If you have art or writing on the site you want to keep, download it before you start.
The deletion happens immediately after you confirm. Your username becomes available for others to use within a few hours. Any comments you left on other people's work will disappear, and your follower count will drop from their pages.
Key Takeaways
- Download all your own uploads before deleting, because Pixiv does not send them to you and you cannot recover them after the account is gone.
- The delete option is in Account Settings under a menu item labeled in Japanese; it is not in a "Delete Account" section.
- Deletion is permanent and takes effect immediately — you cannot change your mind or restore the account later.
- Your username becomes available for new users to claim within hours of deletion.
Download your work before you delete anything
Pixiv does not give you a copy of your uploads when you delete your account. If you have illustrations, manga, or novels on the site that you want to keep, you need to save them yourself first.
Log in to your account and go to your profile. Click "Illustrations" or "Manga" or "Novels" — whichever section holds your work. Open each piece individually and right-click the full-size image or text. Choose "Save image as" or "Save page as" depending on what you are saving. For novels, you may want to copy the text into a document instead. This takes time if you have many pieces, but it is the only way to preserve your work.
Find the account deletion option in settings
The delete button is not where you might expect it. Pixiv's settings menu uses Japanese labels, and the deletion option does not say "Delete Account" in English.
Log in to your account. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Settings" from the dropdown menu. On the Settings page, look for the menu on the left side. Scroll down until you see an option that looks like it says "退会" (this is the Japanese word for account cancellation or withdrawal). Click it. This takes you to the account deletion page.
Confirm the deletion and understand what happens
The deletion page will show you a warning in Japanese and English. It explains that your account, all uploads, and all account data will be permanently removed. Read through this carefully — this is your last chance to change your mind.
You will see a checkbox that says something like "I understand that my account will be deleted" or similar. Check this box. Then click the button to confirm deletion. Pixiv will ask you to enter your password one more time to make sure it is really you. Type it in and click confirm again.
Your account is now deleted. The site will log you out immediately. Your profile page will no longer exist, and anyone who tries to visit it will see an error.
What happens to your content and followers after deletion
Any bookmarks you made on other people's work will disappear from their bookmark counts. Comments you left will vanish from the pieces you commented on. If people were following you, your name will drop from their follower list.
Your username becomes available for new users to claim within a few hours. If you had a distinctive username and you think you might want it back someday, consider that before you delete. Once someone else takes the name, you cannot get it back.
If you want to keep your account but stop using it
Deletion is permanent, so if you are not completely sure, consider other options first. You can make your profile private so only you can see your work. You can also simply stop logging in — your account will stay there, and you can return to it anytime.
To make your profile private without deleting it, go to Settings and look for privacy options. You can usually set your profile to private and hide your uploads from public view while keeping your account active. This gives you time to think about whether you really want to delete, and you can always change your mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download all my uploads at once instead of one by one?
Pixiv does not have a bulk download feature for your own work. You have to save each piece individually by opening it and using your browser's save function. If you have many uploads, this takes a while, but it is the only way to get copies before deletion.
What if I delete my account and then want it back?
Pixiv does not restore deleted accounts. Once you confirm deletion, the account is gone permanently. Your username becomes available for others to use, and your work cannot be recovered. If you think you might change your mind, do not delete yet.
Will my followers be notified that I deleted my account?
No, Pixiv does not send notifications to your followers when you delete. They will simply notice that your profile no longer exists when they try to visit it or see that you have disappeared from their follower list.
Can I delete my account if I have an active commission or sale?
You can delete your account at any time, but doing so while you have pending transactions may cause problems with payment or delivery. Finish any active commissions or sales before you delete, or contact the other party to let them know you are closing your account.
Does deleting my Pixiv account delete my Pixiv Fanbox account too?
Pixiv Fanbox is a separate service linked to your main account. Deleting your main Pixiv account will also delete your Fanbox account and remove all your Fanbox content. If you want to keep Fanbox but delete Pixiv, you cannot do that — they are tied together.