---
title: "init(asset:)"
framework: avfoundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "avfoundation/avassetreader/init(asset:)"
---

# init(asset:)

Creates an object to read media data from an asset.

## Declaration

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

## Parameters

- `asset`: The asset from which to read media data.