# How can I destroy my Droplets while maintaining my backups?

We retain weekly [backups](https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/backups/index.html.md) for four weeks, daily backups for seven days, and usage-based backups for a custom amount of time. You can [convert backups into snapshots](https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/backups/how-to/convert-to-snapshot/index.html.md) to save the image indefinitely.

If you intend to destroy a Droplet and want the most up-to-date image, power down the Droplet and [take a snapshot](https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/snapshots/how-to/snapshot-droplets/index.html.md) immediately before destroying it.

## Related Topics

[Can I downsize a Droplet using a snapshot?](https://docs.digitalocean.com/support/can-i-downsize-a-droplet-using-a-snapshot/index.html.md): You cannot downsize a Droplet from a snapshot. Data is not always stored sequentially in memory, so reducing the size of a disk can result in data loss or corruption.

[How do I recover a deleted Droplet?](https://docs.digitalocean.com/support/how-do-i-recover-a-deleted-droplet/index.html.md): You can recover your Droplet if you took a snapshot of the Droplet, enabled automated backups, or used SnapShooter for Droplet backups.

[How can I migrate my data from my previous provider?](https://docs.digitalocean.com/support/how-can-i-migrate-my-data-from-my-previous-provider/index.html.md): We have guides to help you migrate your data from your previous provider.