On Mac, does the iCloud Drive make copies of files and keep backups on the cloud, or move the file's location? because I noticed after iCloud Drive being turned on, the total space taken on my Mac didn't go down.
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.5
By default iCloud Drive keeps a local copy on your Mac.
You can potentially reduce the space used on the Mac by turning on Apple menu > System Preferences > Apple ID > iCloud (in the sidebar) > Optimize Mac Storage (near the bottom of the right side of the preferences window. There is an explanation of how that works immediately below where you turn it on.
By default iCloud Drive keeps a local copy on your Mac.
You can potentially reduce the space used on the Mac by turning on Apple menu > System Preferences > Apple ID > iCloud (in the sidebar) > Optimize Mac Storage (near the bottom of the right side of the preferences window. There is an explanation of how that works immediately below where you turn it on.
iCloud Drive
