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

# default()

Returns the shared image manager object.

## Declaration

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

## Return Value

Return Value The image manager.

## Discussion

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