YOLOv8-16bit/docs/sdk.md

Using YOLO models

This is the simplest way of simply using yolo models in a python environment. It can be imported from the ultralytics module.

!!! example "Usage" === "Training" ```python from ultralytics import YOLO

    model = YOLO("yolov8n.yaml")
    model(img_tensor) # Or model.forward(). inference.
    model.train(data="coco128.yaml", epochs=5)
    ```

=== "Training pretrained"
    ```python
    from ultralytics import YOLO

    model = YOLO("yolov8n.pt") # pass any model type
    model(...) # inference
    model.train(epochs=5)
    ```

=== "Resume Training"
    ```python
    from ultralytics import YOLO

    model = YOLO()
    model.resume(task="detect") # resume last detection training
    model.resume(model="last.pt") # resume from a given model/run
    ```

=== "Visualize/save Predictions"
```python
from ultralytics import YOLO

model = YOLO("model.pt")
model.predict(source="0") # accepts all formats - img/folder/vid.*(mp4/format). 0 for webcam
model.predict(source="folder", view_img=True) # Display preds. Accepts all yolo predict arguments

```

!!! note "Export and Deployment"

=== "Export, Fuse & info" 
    ```python
    from ultralytics import YOLO

    model = YOLO("model.pt")
    model.fuse()  
    model.info(verbose=True)  # Print model information
    model.export(format=)  # TODO: 

    ```
=== "Deployment"


More functionality coming soon

To know more about using YOLO models, refer Model class refernce

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Customizing Tasks with Trainers

YOLO model class is a high-level wrapper on the Trainer classes. Each YOLO task has its own trainer that inherits from BaseTrainer. You can easily cusotmize Trainers to support custom tasks or explore R&D ideas.

!!! tip "Trainer Examples" === "DetectionTrainer" ```python from ultralytics import yolo

    trainer = yolo.DetectionTrainer(data=..., epochs=1) # override default configs
    trainer = yolo.DetectionTrainer(data=..., epochs=1, device="1,2,3,4") # DDP
    trainer.train()
    ```

=== "SegmentationTrainer"
    ```python
    from ultralytics import yolo

    trainer = yolo.SegmentationTrainer(data=..., epochs=1) # override default configs
    trainer = yolo.SegmentationTrainer(data=..., epochs=1, device="0,1,2,3") # DDP
    trainer.train()
    ```
=== "ClassificationTrainer"
    ```python
    from ultralytics import yolo

    trainer = yolo.ClassificationTrainer(data=..., epochs=1) # override default configs
    trainer = yolo.ClassificationTrainer(data=..., epochs=1, device="0,1,2,3") # DDP
    trainer.train()
    ```

Learn more about Customizing Trainers, Validators and Predictors to suit your project needs in the Customization Section. More details about the base engine classes is available in the reference section.

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