How to Cancel iCloud Storage Plan (And Downgrade to Free)

Paying monthly for iCloud but not using the space? Whether you're switching cloud services or just cleaning up your subscriptions, you can cancel your iCloud storage plan and downgrade to Apple’s free 5GB tier. Here’s how to cancel your iCloud+ plan without losing important data in 2025.

🔍 Quick Summary

📱 Cancel iCloud Storage Plan on iPhone or iPad

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap your name at the top > iCloud.
3. Tap iCloud+ or Manage Storage.
4. Select Change Storage Plan.
5. Tap Downgrade Options and sign in if prompted.
6. Choose the Free 5GB plan and tap Done.

Important: Downgrade takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle.

💻 Cancel on Mac

1. Go to System Settings > Your Apple ID.
2. Click iCloud > Manage.
3. Select Change Storage Plan.
4. Click Downgrade Options > Sign in if asked.
5. Select 5GB Free Plan > Done.

🪟 Cancel iCloud Plan on Windows PC

1. Open the iCloud for Windows app.
2. Click Storage.
3. Select Change Storage Plan.
4. Click Downgrade Options.
5. Choose the 5GB plan and click Done.

📁 What Happens After You Downgrade?

• Your plan will revert to 5GB at the end of the current billing cycle.
• If you’re using more than 5GB, syncing and backups will stop.
• You won’t lose data immediately, but you may lose access to new uploads.

Tip: Back up large photos or videos to a different service (like Google Photos or Dropbox) before downgrading.

🧾 Refund Policy

• Apple does not offer refunds for unused iCloud storage time.
• If you cancel before your next billing cycle, you’ll retain the space until then.

❓ FAQs

No. You must downgrade the plan through Settings or the iCloud app.

No, but new uploads may be blocked once you go over the 5GB limit.

Yes. You can return to a paid plan at any time through the same steps.