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# MLMediaSourceType

Specifies the source type associated with a particular media source. Source type reflects the primary type of media within the source. These constants are used to specify values for [`MLMediaLoadSourceTypesKey`](/documentation/MediaLibrary/MLMediaLoadSourceTypesKey) in the [`init(options:)`](/documentation/MediaLibrary/MLMediaLibrary/init(options:)) method of [`MLMediaLibrary`](/documentation/MediaLibrary/MLMediaLibrary).

```
struct MLMediaSourceType
```

## Topics

### Constants

[`audio`](/documentation/MediaLibrary/MLMediaSourceType/audio)

Audio source type. Includes iTunes, GarageBand, and Logic.

[`image`](/documentation/MediaLibrary/MLMediaSourceType/image)

Image source type. Includes iPhoto, Aperture, and Photo Booth.

[`movie`](/documentation/MediaLibrary/MLMediaSourceType/movie)

Movie source type. Includes iMovie and Final Cut Pro.

### Initializers

[`init(rawValue:)`](/documentation/MediaLibrary/MLMediaSourceType/init(rawValue:))


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