# fetchCollections(in:options:) Retrieves collections from the specified collection list. ``` class func fetchCollections(in collectionList: PHCollectionList, options: PHFetchOptions?) -> PHFetchResult ``` ## Parameters `collectionList` The collection list from which to fetch collections. `options` Options that specify a filter predicate and sort order for the fetched collections, or `nil` to use default options. For details, see [`PHFetchOptions`](/documentation/Photos/PHFetchOptions). ## Return Value A fetch result that contains the requested [`PHCollection`](/documentation/Photos/PHCollection) objects, or an empty fetch result if no objects match the request. ## Discussion By default, the returned [`PHFetchResult`](/documentation/Photos/PHFetchResult) object contains all collections in the specified collection list. To retrieve a more specific set of assets, provide a [`PHFetchOptions`](/documentation/Photos/PHFetchOptions) object that contains a filter predicate. --- 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)