# splitSamples() Split sample buffer into a smaller representation, ideally carrying a single sample per resulting sample buffer. ``` func splitSamples() -> [CMReadySampleBuffer] ``` ## Discussion Each sample buffer in the returned array will have individual samples, referring to the sample data and containing correct timing, size and attachments. Array with a single element is returned if the samples in the sample buffer can not be separated. For example: - if sample sizes are not present - samples are non-contiguous (e.g. non-interleaved audio) --- 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)