---
title: "init(url:)"
framework: avfoundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "avfoundation/avasset/init(url:)-42gl8"
---

# init(url:)

Creates an asset that models the media at the specified URL.

## Declaration

```swift
convenience init(url URL: URL)
```

## Parameters

- `URL`: A URL to a local, remote, or HTTP Live Streaming media resource.