How do I optimize storage for both Pictures and iCloud Drive on Mac?

Do I need to click both on Pictures and iCloud Drive settings in order to get optimization active for both pictures and other like documents?

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Original Title: MAC Optimize storage

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 15.5

Posted on Jun 3, 2025 11:27 PM

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kstrid Author

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Jun 4, 2025 1:14 PM in response to Owl-53

Ok, I just asked if there might have been som common mistake around this setting/configuration.....

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