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# loadMetadata(for:completionHandler:)

Loads an array of metadata items that the asset contains for the specified format.

```
func loadMetadata(for format: AVMetadataFormat, completionHandler: @escaping @Sendable ([AVMetadataItem]?, (any Error)?) -> Void)
```

## Parameters

`format`

The format of the metadata items to load.

`completionHandler`

A callback that the system invokes after it finishes the loading request. It passes the completion handler the following parameters:

- metadata: An array of metadata items, which may be empty if there are no items of the specified format. The value is `nil` if an error occurs.
- error: An error object if the request fails; otherwise, `nil`.

## Discussion

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