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# init(imageData:identifierHint:)

Creates a RAW filter from the image data and type hint that you specify.

```
convenience init?(imageData data: Data, identifierHint: String?)
```

## Parameters

`data`

The image data.

`identifierHint`

A string that identifies the image type.

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