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Alternatively, to ensure a folder always stays on your Mac (even if you have "Optimize Mac Storage" enabled), right-click it and select . Method 2: Moving Folders to Local Storage

the folder and select Download Now .

The easiest and most reliable way to download folders on a Mac is through the . This ensures that the entire folder structure, including subfolders and files, is preserved. Open Finder and click on iCloud Drive in the sidebar.

: Dragging moves the folder, deleting it from iCloud Drive on all your devices.