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# RtkImage

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A struct that wraps a `UIImage` or a `URL` for image content. Used throughout the UI Kit for icons, avatars, and custom images.

## Initializer parameters

| Parameter | Type     | Required | Default | Description                         |
| --------- | -------- | -------- | ------- | ----------------------------------- |
| image     | UIImage? | ❌        | nil     | A local UIImage to display          |
| url       | URL?     | ❌        | nil     | A remote URL to load the image from |

## Usage Examples

### With a local image

```swift
import RealtimeKitUI

let rtkImage = RtkImage(image: UIImage(systemName: "mic"))
```

### With a remote URL

```swift
import RealtimeKitUI

let rtkImage = RtkImage(url: URL(string: "https://example.com/avatar.png"))
```

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