Can you remove or transfer data/photos from the cloud to an external device to create more space in the cloud?

If you store the photos elsewhere, it will certainly free up space in the cloud, but then the photos won't be accessible on your devices anymore. If you are on the 5GB free plan, why not just upgrade your iCloud storage plan to the 50GB plan for a mere $.99/month ($12/year or less than two Venti Specialty beverages at Starbucks)?

Not sure if this helps: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204570. Scroll down to How do I remove all iCloud Photos content from iCloud and my devices? Also this: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/250650505.

I had the same question. Figured it out on my own. From my PC I logged into icloud and selected 'Photos'. From there you can choose the photos you want to load on your PC by clicking on them or by holding down the ctrl button for multiple photos. Once you have selected the ones you want to transfer you click on the download icon (it looks like a cloud with an arrow pointing down). Once they have loaded onto your PC they will remain selected and you can just click on the trash can icon to delete.

Hope that helps.

Buying more storage doesn't answer my question.

Why am I not given an option to remove my photos to elsewhere? Or how do I do this.

If I have 256g of storage on my phone, why wouldn’t my photos be on my phone if I transfer them from the cloud?

If you go to Settings > Your Name, iCloud, Apple ID, iTunes & App Store

Are photos turned on? If they are and they are in the cloud, they should also be on your phone.

I think you must download your Data/Photo with itunes on your computer then delete from iCloud

if any time you need this data/photo you can transfer it on yor device by SHAREit app

where do i find thee option to delete from icloud please? I cant see it?

If you got a computer with itunes you should be posible to move the data to a external device pliss do not give apple more money