diff --git a/src/rupload/app.py b/src/rupload/app.py
index 30d526f..2b37b5b 100644
--- a/src/rupload/app.py
+++ b/src/rupload/app.py
@@ -273,9 +273,6 @@ async def handle_thumbnail(request: web.Request):
     
     safe_path = pathlib.Path(path)
     
-    if not safe_path.exists():
-        return web.Response(status=404, text="File not found.")
-    
     if not safe_path.is_file():
         return web.Response(status=400, text="Invalid file type.")