# fromOpaque(_:) Unsafely turns an opaque C pointer into an unmanaged class reference. ``` static func fromOpaque(_ value: UnsafeRawPointer) -> Unmanaged ``` ## Parameters `value` An opaque C pointer. ## Return Value An unmanaged class reference to `value`. ## Discussion This operation does not change reference counts. ``` let str: CFString = Unmanaged.fromOpaque(ptr).takeUnretainedValue() ``` --- 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)