---
title: inputImage()
framework: quartz
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: quartz/ikpicturetaker/inputimage()
---

# inputImage()

Returns the  input  image associated with the picture taker.

## Declaration

```swift
func inputImage() -> NSImage!
```

## Return Value

Return Value The input image.

## Discussion

Discussion The input image is never modified by the picture taker.

## See Also

### Getting and Setting Images

- [setInputImage(_:)](quartz/ikpicturetaker/setinputimage(_:).md)
- [outputImage()](quartz/ikpicturetaker/outputimage().md)