# imageWithCGLayer:options: Creates and returns an image object from the contents supplied by a `CGLayer` object, using the specified options. ``` + (CIImage *) imageWithCGLayer:(CGLayerRef) layer options:(NSDictionary *) options; ``` ## Parameters `layer` A `CGLayer` object. For more information see [Quartz 2D Programming Guide](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/GraphicsImaging/Conceptual/drawingwithquartz2d/Introduction/Introduction.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP30001066) and . `options` A dictionary specifying image options. (See `Image Dictionary Keys`.) ## Return Value An image object initialized with the contents of the layer object and set up with the specified options. --- 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)