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# ABPersonCopyImageData(_:)

Returns data that contains a picture of a person.

```
func ABPersonCopyImageData(_ person: ABRecord!) -> Unmanaged<CFData>!
```

## Parameters

`person`

The person whose image you wish to obtain.

## Return Value

The data representing an image of `person`. You are responsible for releasing this object.

## Discussion

The returned data is in a QuickTime-compatible format. To create an image from it, use the NSImage method <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/AppKit/NSImage/init(data:)>.

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