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Ultralytics YOLO models

Power vision AI solutions with Ultralytics YOLO models, enabling fast and accurate real-time analysis of images and videos through efficient computer vision tasks.

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Our models' impact

Streamline processes across industries with our cutting-edge vision AI models. Speed, accuracy and ease-of-use powered by Ultralytics.

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The evolution of YOLO models

From the original YOLO architecture to Ultralytics YOLO26, the model family has continued to improve real-time computer vision workflows.

2015
YOLO

Developed by Joseph Redmon and team.

2016
YOLOv2

Created by Joseph Redmon and Ali Farhadi.

2018

Developed by Joseph Redmon and Ali Farhadi.

2018

Developed by Alexey Bochkovskiy and team.

YOLOv5 redefined object detection with fast, accurate performance and a user-friendly PyTorch implementation.

2022

Introduced by Meituan and team.

2022

Released by Chien-Yao Wang and team.

YOLOv8 expanded support to instance segmentation, classification, pose estimation, and other core vision tasks.

2024

Developed by Chien-Yao Wang and team.

Designed by Ao Wang for Tsinghua University.

YOLO11 improved accuracy, precision, and speed while preserving the familiar Ultralytics workflow.

YOLO26 is lighter, smaller, and faster, with the nano variant delivering up to 43% faster CPU inference.

Ultralytics YOLO models at a glance

Compare recent Ultralytics YOLO model families across speed, accuracy, and supported vision tasks.

FeaturesUltralytics YOLOv5Ultralytics YOLOv8Ultralytics YOLO11Ultralytics YOLO26Ultralytics YOLO27
Speed
Image processing time
0.54 ms0.47 ms0.56 ms0.67 ms0.62 ms
Accuracy
mAP50-95
34.3%37.3%39.5%40.9%42.3%
Object detection
Instance segmentation-
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OBB detection-
Security & compliance

Enterprise-grade security, certified

Independently certified and audited, so your data stays protected in transit and at rest.

SOC 2 Type I

Attested against AICPA Security, Availability, and Confidentiality TSC

ISO 27001:2022

Certified information security management system

Encryption

Data encrypted in transit and at rest, across all storage and transport

GDPR & CCPA

Aligned with global data protection regulations

Why choose Ultralytics YOLO?

Optimized for edge and cloud deployment

Bring fast, reliable results to real-time vision AI projects across edge devices, cloud infrastructure, and hybrid systems.

Seamless integration with built-in security

Integrate YOLO models across platforms and devices while keeping data local and workflows protected.

Clear licensing and compliance

Choose from academic, open-source, and enterprise licensing paths to match your deployment needs.

Backed by a global community

Dedicated support channels, active forums, and regular updates give teams the resources they need to succeed.

State-of-the-art accuracy and efficiency

Ultralytics keeps improving model performance through research focused on accuracy, efficiency, and streamlined deployment.

What our clients say

Ultralytics YOLO models helped us boost our AI service implementation speed by 25.2%. They are easy to deploy and provide excellent real-world performance, delivering greater speed, accuracy, and scalability without compromising operational performance.
Of all the models we evaluated, YOLO was by far the fastest for our use cases.
Ultralytics YOLO26 runs seamlessly on Axelera's platform, enabling faster edge AI deployment with minimal integration effort. This is exactly the kind of hardware-software collaboration that helps customers move from development to production faster.

Alexis Crowell, Global CMO & GM of the Americas

With Ultralytics YOLOv8 nano, we can retrain on the edge and ship a new model in hours instead of weeks, transferring a fraction of the data. That combination of accuracy and a tiny footprint is exactly what our environments need.
We make computer vision-enabled robots to pick and place ingredients on food production lines. Robotic manipulation demands below-centimeter precision, and Ultralytics YOLO models are great at providing that level of accuracy.
The performance of Ultralytics YOLO models on our STM32 microcontrollers opens up new horizons for computer vision at the edge. With streamlined integration and support for multiple model variants, developers have exactly what they need to build scalable and responsive embedded vision solutions.
They transform visual data into actionable insights with exceptional accuracy and efficiency. By combining Ultralytics YOLOv8 with the IMX500 sensor from SSS (Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation), this partnership brings powerful, on-device AI capabilities that enhance real-time decision-making for businesses relying on high-performance visual data processing.

Wei Tang, Business Development Manager

Ultralytics' YOLO models are game-changers in the AI industry. The YOLOv5 and YOLOv8 models are favored by developers for their ease of use, state-of-the-art performance, and accuracy. Paired with OpenVINO, these models offer the potential for the best out-of-the-box performance on modern CPUs.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The different Ultralytics YOLO26 variants are YOLO26n, YOLO26s, YOLO26m, YOLO26l, and YOLO26x. They come in different sizes to offer a balance between speed and accuracy for various uses.

  • The Ultralytics Python package provides easy access to Ultralytics YOLO models, making it possible for developers to train, validate, and deploy computer vision tasks like object detection and segmentation within Python projects.

  • The best Ultralytics YOLO model for your use case depends on your needs. The latest Ultralytics YOLO26 model offers the latest improvements in accuracy, speed, and multi-task support.

  • Ultralytics YOLO includes the latest YOLO26 model family, along with earlier YOLO model families for existing workflows. YOLO models support multiple vision tasks, including object detection, segmentation, classification, pose estimation, and oriented object detection for versatile AI applications.

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