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# init(url:)

Returns an asset for the audio file at the specified URL.

```
convenience init(url URL: URL)
```

## Parameters

`URL`

A file-based URL that identifies the audio file. This URL must refer to a shared location that can be accessed by both the Watch app interface and the WatchKit extension. For more information, see [Sharing Data](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/General/Conceptual/WatchKitProgrammingGuide/SharingData.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40014969-CH29) in [App Programming Guide for watchOS](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/General/Conceptual/WatchKitProgrammingGuide/index.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40014969).

    This parameter must not be     `nil`    .

## Return Value

An initialized asset object.

## Discussion

This method creates an asset for the specified media file. The audio file’s title, album title, and artist information are derived from the metadata in the audio file itself.

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