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Ultralytics YOLO26 models

Built from the ground up for edge and low-power devices, Ultralytics YOLO26 sets a new standard for real-time vision AI, delivering up to 43% faster CPU inference with a cleaner, simpler architecture.

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What makes Ultralytics YOLO26 different?

Engineered for speed and simplicity, YOLO26 is a native end-to-end model that generates predictions directly. No post-processing required, no unnecessary complexity. Just faster, lighter inference that's ready to deploy.

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Key Ultralytics YOLO26 improvements

Optimized for edge & cloud deployment

Up to 43% faster CPU inference

Real-time performance on devices without GPUs, purpose-built for edge and constrained environments.

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Seamless integration
with built-in security

NMS-free, end-to-end inference

Predictions generated directly, with no post-processing step. Lower latency, simpler deployment.

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Clear licensing and compliance

No DFL, broader hardware compatibility

Removing Distribution Focal Loss (DFL) simplifies exports and broadens edge device compatibility.

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Backed by a global community

MuSGD: A smarter optimizer

A hybrid of SGD and Muon inspired by LLM training advances, delivering more stable training and faster convergence.

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Ultralytics YOLO models at a glance

Ultralytics YOLOv5
Ultralytics YOLOv8
Ultralytics YOLO11
Ultralytics YOLO26
Speed
Image processing time
1.06 ms
0.99 ms
1.5 ms
1.7 ms
Accuracy
mAP50-95*
34.3%
37.3%
39.5%
40.9%
Supported tasks
Object detection
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YOLOv5
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YOLOv8
Ultralytics
YOLO11
Ultralytics
YOLO26
Image classification
Ultralytics
YOLOv5
Ultralytics
YOLOv8
Ultralytics
YOLO11
Ultralytics
YOLO26
Instance segmentation
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YOLOv5
Ultralytics
YOLOv8
Ultralytics
YOLO11
Ultralytics
YOLO26
Object tracking
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YOLOv5
Ultralytics
YOLOv8
Ultralytics
YOLO11
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YOLO26
Pose estimation
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YOLOv5
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YOLOv8
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YOLO11
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YOLO26
OBB detection
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YOLOv5
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YOLOv8
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YOLO11
Ultralytics
YOLO26
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Why choose Ultralytics YOLO26?

Built for edge and cloud

Runs efficiently on CPUs, GPUs, and edge hardware. Export to 17+ formats and deploy anywhere.

Up to 43% faster CPU inference

Real-time vision AI on resource-constrained devices, without sacrificing accuracy.

Open-world detection with YOLOE-26

Detect beyond fixed categories using text prompts, visual prompts, or prompt-free inference across 4,585 classes.

Seamless integration

YOLO26 follows the same familiar interface as YOLOv8 and YOLO11, no steep learning curve.

Backed by a global community

Dedicated support channels, active forums, and regular updates keep you moving forward.

Clear licensing

Flexible options for academic, open-source, and commercial use under AGPL-3.0 and Enterprise licenses.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the key improvements in Ultralytics YOLO26 compared to YOLO11?

YOLO26 removes DFL for simpler export, eliminates NMS for faster end-to-end inference, improves small-object accuracy with ProgLoss + STAL, introduces the MuSGD optimizer for more stable training, and delivers up to 43% faster CPU inference.

Which Ultralytics YOLO26 model size should I use?

The nano (n) variant is ideal for edge and CPU-constrained devices. The small (s) and medium (m) variants offer a strong balance of speed and accuracy for most applications. The large (l) and extra-large (x) variants deliver maximum accuracy for demanding workloads.

What tasks does Ultralytics YOLO26 support?

Object detection, instance segmentation, image classification, pose estimation, and oriented object detection, all in a single unified model family.

Is Ultralytics YOLO26 compatible with my existing YOLO workflow?

Yes. YOLO26 follows the same interface as YOLOv8 and YOLO11, so migrating is straightforward. Simply swap in your YOLO26 model weights.

How do I deploy Ultralytics YOLO26 on edge devices?

YOLO26 supports export to TensorRT, ONNX, CoreML, TFLite, and OpenVINO, covering the most common edge deployment targets. The NMS-free architecture means fewer integration headaches and lower latency out of the box.

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