# init(pixelValues:size:pixelFormat:) Creates a new pixel buffer by copying the supplied collection of pixel values. ``` init(pixelValues: U, size: vImage.Size, pixelFormat: Format.Type = Format.self) where U : AccelerateBuffer, Format.ComponentType == U.Element ``` ## Parameters `pixelValues` The source pixel values. `pixelValues` must contain `size.width * size.height * channelCount` elements. `size` The size of the new buffer. `pixelFormat` The pixel format of the initialized buffer. ## Discussion --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)