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# thumbnailData

Image data that represents the thumbnail of the item.

```
var thumbnailData: Data? { get set }
```

## Discussion

This property is optional. For some guidance on creating a thumbnail image, see [Enhance Your Search Results](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/General/Conceptual/AppSearch/SearchUserExperience.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40016308-CH11).

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