---
title: "init(imageData:identifierHint:)"
framework: coreimage
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "coreimage/cirawfilter/init(imagedata:identifierhint:)"
---

# init(imageData:identifierHint:)

Creates a RAW filter from the image data and type hint that you specify.

## Declaration

```swift
convenience init?(imageData data: Data, identifierHint: String?)
```

## Parameters

- `data`: The image data.
- `identifierHint`: A string that identifies the image type.

## See Also

### Creating a filter

- [init(cvPixelBuffer:properties:)](coreimage/cirawfilter/init(cvpixelbuffer:properties:)-6209q.md)
- [init(imageURL:)](coreimage/cirawfilter/init(imageurl:).md)