---
title: "init(forURL:)"
framework: uikit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "uikit/uidragpreview/init(forurl:)"
---

# init(forURL:)

Initializes a new drag item preview with a URL.

## Declaration

```swift
convenience init(forURL url: URL)
```

## Parameters

- `url`: An Internet address referencing a remote resource, such as a webpage.

## Return Value

Return Value A drag preview for a URL.

## Discussion

Discussion This method creates a drag item preview of the URL. The URL preview is a one-line, textual representation that might not show the full URL string. Don’t use a file URL.

## See Also

### Initializing a drag item preview

- [init(view:)](uikit/uidragpreview/init(view:).md)
- [init(view:parameters:)](uikit/uidragpreview/init(view:parameters:).md)
- [init(forURL:title:)](uikit/uidragpreview/init(forurl:title:).md)