using icloud
how do i get icloud to copy my photos and take them from my computer
MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 14.5
You can sync your Photos with iCloud using instructions in Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support
Be aware that, they will also remain on your computer but you can reduce the space they use on a computer by using the Optimize Storage option in Photos Settings.
iCloud Photos is a syncing service. Any photo you delete from a device where iCloud Photos is turned on will also be deleted from iCloud and from any other device connected to iCloud Photos. You can potentially reduce the storage space required on a device by turning on Optimize Storage. See the following Apple article for more information: Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support
Apple does not currently offer cloud-only storage for photos. If that is what you want or need, you may want to explore 3rd party options such as Google Photos or Dropbox.
