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# loadTransferable(type:)

Attempts to load an instance of the type you specify from the item provider.

```
func loadTransferable<T>(type: T.Type) async throws -> sending T? where T : Transferable
```

## Parameters

`type`

A conforming type to load from an item provider.

## Return Value

A `Progress` object that reports the loading progress; otherwise, `nil` if the system doesn’t find a supported content type.

## Discussion

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