Should I disable the file vault before any downgrades...?

Greetings...!

I am running El Capitan 10.11.6 with File Vault active. I am considering upgrading to Sierra, once it is released, tomorrow. However, if it causes problems or I simply don't like it and want to downgrade disable file Vault before starting this procedure? If I demoted would probably downgrade to the Mavericks, that I much prefer it.

Thanks in advance for any future assistance...

You must back up before doing anything.

Use Time Machine to back up or restore your Mac - Apple Support

Any encryption will take many CPU cycles out of the system when they are active, I would delete it.

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