# preload(_:withCompletionHandler:) Load the data of multiple textures into memory. ``` class func preload(_ textures: [SKTexture], withCompletionHandler completionHandler: @escaping @Sendable () -> Void) ``` ## Parameters `textures` An array of [`SKTexture`](/documentation/SpriteKit/SKTexture) objects. `completionHandler` A block called after all of the textures are loaded. ## Discussion > Important: > You can call this method from synchronous code using a completion handler, as shown on this page, or you can call it as an asynchronous method that has the following declaration: > > ```swift > class func preload(_ textures: [SKTexture]) async > ``` > > For information about concurrency and asynchronous code in Swift, see . SpriteKit creates a background task that loads the texture data for all of the textures in the array, then returns control to your game. Your completion handler is called after all of the textures are loaded. --- 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)