---
title: "init(_:)"
framework: swift
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "swift/string/init(_:)-1ywfq"
---

# init(_:)

Creates an instance from the description of a given LosslessStringConvertible instance.

## Declaration

```swift
init<T>(_ value: T) where T : LosslessStringConvertible
```

## See Also

### Converting Other Types to Strings

- [init(describing:)](swift/string/init(describing:)-588wb.md)
- [init(describing:)](swift/string/init(describing:)-hsqw.md)
- [init(describing:)](swift/string/init(describing:)-6ttci.md)
- [init(describing:)](swift/string/init(describing:)-67ncf.md)
- [init(reflecting:)](swift/string/init(reflecting:).md)