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# init(systemName:)

Creates a system symbol image.

```
init(systemName: String)
```

## Parameters

`systemName`

The name of the system symbol image.
Use the SF Symbols app to look up the names of system symbol images.

## Discussion

This initializer creates an image using a system-provided symbol. Use
[SF Symbols](https://developer.apple.com/design/resources/#sf-symbols)
to find symbols and their corresponding names.

To create a custom symbol image from your app’s asset catalog, use
[`init(_:bundle:)`](/documentation/SwiftUI/Image/init(_:bundle:)) instead.

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