# loadMetadata(of:) Downloads the metadata for the attachment asynchronously and delivers it as the type you specify. ``` func loadMetadata(of: MetadataType.Type) async throws -> MetadataType where MetadataType : Decodable, MetadataType : Encodable ``` ## Parameters `of` The type for your attachment’s custom metadata. This type must match the one added with the attachment. ## Return Value The custom metadata object for the attachment. ## Discussion Use this function to retrieve any metadata you included with the attachment. You might use this metadata to retrieve app-specific details that aren’t part of the item’s intrinsic data format. --- 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)