# init(cString:) Creates a new string by copying the null-terminated UTF-8 data referenced by the given pointer. ``` init(cString nullTerminatedUTF8: UnsafePointer) ``` ## Parameters `nullTerminatedUTF8` A pointer to a null-terminated sequence of UTF-8 code units. ## Discussion This is identical to `init(cString: UnsafePointer)` but operates on an unsigned sequence of bytes. --- 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)