# fileURL(withPath:) Initializes and returns a newly created NSURL object as a file URL with a specified path. ``` class func fileURL(withPath path: String) -> URL ``` ## Parameters `path` The path that the NSURL object will represent. `path` should be a valid system path, and must not be an empty path. If `path` begins with a tilde, it must first be expanded with [`expandingTildeInPath`](/documentation/Foundation/NSString/expandingTildeInPath). If `path` is a relative path, it is treated as being relative to the current working directory. ## Return Value An NSURL object initialized with `path`. ## Discussion This method assumes that `path` is a directory if it ends with a slash. If `path` does not end with a slash, the method examines the file system to determine if `path` is a file or a directory. If `path` exists in the file system and is a directory, the method appends a trailing slash. If `path` does not exist in the file system, the method assumes that it represents a file and does not append a trailing slash. As an alternative, consider using [`fileURL(withPath:isDirectory:)`](/documentation/Foundation/NSURL/fileURL(withPath:isDirectory:)), which allows you to explicitly specify whether the returned `NSURL` object represents a file or directory. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)