Optimize storage space on your Mac — by Apple Support
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Explains how macOS can keep files, photos and attachments in iCloud and download them only when needed to free up disk space. Points to the Storage page in System Settings for recommendations.
Quick steps
- Open General in System Settings
- Click Storage
- Review the recommendations
Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.
Source: Optimize storage space on your Mac by Apple Support. Licence: Link only (©).
- Source reviewed
- 2026-11-02
- Link checked
- 2026-11-02
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