---
title: default()
framework: photos
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Method
path: photos/phassetresourcemanager/default()
---

# default()

Returns the shared asset resource manager object.

## Declaration

```swift
class func `default`() -> PHAssetResourceManager
```

## Return Value

Return Value The asset resource manager.

## Discussion

Discussion This method always returns the same asset resource manager object, which is shared for all uses in your app.