Move files from iCloud to pc without using iCloud?

Hello molinegurl,

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. I see that you'd like to move files from iCloud to your PC. You've come to the right place! I'm happy to help.

If you've enabled iCloud Drive using iCloud for Windows, you can copy files from the iCloud Drive folder in File Explorer. You can also copy the files from iCloud.com using the steps below:

1. "Sign in to iCloud.com on a Mac or PC.
2. Open the iCloud Drive app.
3. Find and select the file.
4. Click  or choose Download Document from the Action  menu. The document downloads to your default downloads location.

Archive or make copies of the information you store in iCloud

Have a wonderful day!

I want to move files from iCloud to my pc and not use Apple iCloud storage at all. Can I do this & how?

Your question is confusing.

If the files are already on your iCloud, you can't avoid using iCloud to copy them somewhere.