Needing to free up space on iCloud
how can I download all the data on iCloud drive to my macbook?
I wanted then to disabling iCloud drive to free up some iCloud space
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You can archive iCloud data Archive or make copies of the information you store in iCloud - Apple Support
And then manage iCloud storage space Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support
Note : turning off iCloud Drive will temporary stop syncing of applications with iCloud but won't reduce iCloud data .