Photos uses iCloud only or can I simply use your hard drive?

I am confused in regard to if I can store photos using the Photos app on my hard drive or are they only stored on the iCloud?

Thank you very much

Photos by default uses your hard drive. It will use only iCloud if you have iCloud lit Photos, and even then he keeps a copy of your photos on your hard drive.

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