---
title: "init(_:)"
framework: swift
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "swift/unsaferawbufferpointer/init(_:)-24m35"
---

# init(_:)

Creates a new buffer over the same memory as the given buffer.

## Declaration

```swift
init(_ bytes: UnsafeRawBufferPointer)
```

## Parameters

- `bytes`: The buffer to convert.