To optimize icloud storage you can manage your documents movies and other data locally by transferring these files between your pc and iphone e g.
How to erase icloud storage on iphone.
You will see all the files stored in icloud drive.
Instead apple intelligently manages what gets stored on your device and icloud versus what only gets stored in icloud.
With messages in icloud when you delete a message attachment or conversation on one device it deletes from all of your devices.
Delete old icloud and app backups on iphone and ipad.
Learn more about folder sharing in icloud drive.
Tap manage storage under icloud.
Go to settings apple id icloud manage storage icloud drive.
Turn off icloud photo backup.
That takes up some space in your assigned storage.
Tap on your apple id right at the top.
You can t currently delete files solely from icloud or solely from your device delete a photo or video from your iphone and it s gone everywhere.
How to delete photos videos from icloud.
How to delete icloud backups on your iphone or ipad.
By default the ios and macos take a backup of all the photos and videos to the icloud platform.
Launch the settings app on your iphone or ipad.
There are two options for icloud photo library.
Swipe left and tap on the trash icon to delete the file.
If you choose optimize iphone storage the full resolution photos and videos will be saved in your icloud account and the optimized version will save on your iphone which saves space for iphone.
This can help free up some space in your icloud storage while keeping the rest of your conversations up to date across your devices.
Apple offers a storage management tool for icloud similar to the tool for checking the local storage on your iphone and ipad using the tool you can see how much space is taken up by backups in total and by individual apps.