---
title: makePixelBuffer()
framework: MediaExtension
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
platforms: [macOS 15.0+]
path: mediaextension/merawprocessorpixelbuffermanager/makepixelbuffer()
---

# makePixelBuffer()

Generates a pixel buffer using the session’s pixel buffer pool.

## Declaration

```swift
func makePixelBuffer() throws -> CVPixelBuffer
```

## Return Value

Return Value A pixel buffer that’s compatible with the extension’s most recently set pixel buffer attributes.

## See Also

### Creating a pixel buffer

- [pixelBufferAttributes](mediaextension/merawprocessorpixelbuffermanager/pixelbufferattributes-4fe69.md)