Mac 911 How to keep an iCloud Drive file on your Mac while optimizing storage Apple finally gives you a sticky option.

Additionally, what you may not know is that iCloud Drive can automatically balance cloud and local storage. When you open a file, your Mac downloads and keeps a local copy for quick access.

Using an external hard drive: You can transfer photos and videos from an external hard drive to an iPhone, iPad or iCloud by using a camera adapter. Using Airdrop: If you want to transfer files ...