Moving folders · Moving folders back
Do I need free space on my Mac to move a folder back?
Short answer: Yes. Moving back copies the files onto your built-in drive, so you need about the folder's size free there — the Move back sheet shows it. If the copy runs out of room it stops, and your files stay safe on the fast drive.
Yes. Moving back copies the files onto your built-in drive, so it needs roughly the folder's size free there. The Move back sheet shows the size before you start.
If you're short, free some room first — clear caches, release space held by snapshots, or move something else out — or move the folder back in parts with Data Parking. If a copy runs out of room, the move stops and your files stay safe on the fast drive.
See freeing space.