# sunbeamsGenerator() Generates an image resembling the sun. ``` class func sunbeamsGenerator() -> any CIFilter & CISunbeamsGenerator ``` ## Return Value The generated image. ## Discussion This method generates a sunbeam as an image. The effect generates a center-textured sun with striations. You can combine with other filters to create more sophisticated images. The sunbeams generator filter uses the following properties: - `center`: A vector representing the center of the image as a [`CIVector`](/documentation/CoreImage/CIVector). - `color`: A [`CIColor`](/documentation/CoreImage/CIColor) representing the color of the sun. - `sunRadius`: A `float` representing the radius of the center sun as an . - `maxStriationRadius`: A `float` representing the striation radius as an . - `striationStrength`: A `float` representing the striation strength as an . - `striationContrast`: A `float` representing the striation contrast as an . - `time`: A `float` representing the time as an . The following code creates a filter that generates an image that resembles a yellow sun with sunbeams: ```swift func sunBeam () -> CIImage { let sunBeamGenerator = CIFilter.sunbeamsGenerator() sunBeamGenerator.center = CGPoint(x: 150, y: 150) sunBeamGenerator.color = CIColor(red: 0.96, green: 1, blue: 1, alpha: 1) sunBeamGenerator.sunRadius = 40 sunBeamGenerator.maxStriationRadius = 2.58 sunBeamGenerator.striationStrength = 0.50 sunBeamGenerator.striationContrast = 1.38 sunBeamGenerator.time = 0 return sunBeamGenerator.outputImage! } ```  --- 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)