---
title: "init(asset:)"
framework: AVFoundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
platforms: [iOS 16.0+, iPadOS 16.0+, Mac Catalyst 16.0+, macOS 13.0+, tvOS 16.0+, visionOS 1.0+, watchOS 9.0+]
path: "avfoundation/avassetplaybackassistant/init(asset:)"
---

# init(asset:)

Creates a playback assistant to inspect the specified asset.

## Declaration

```swift
convenience init(asset: AVAsset)
```

## Parameters

- `asset`: An asset instance to inspect.