yolov8_test/docs/en/reference/utils/patches.md

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description: Learn about Ultralytics utils patches including imread, imshow and torch_save. Enhance your image processing skills.
keywords: Ultralytics, Utils, Patches, imread, imshow, torch_save, image processing
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# Reference for `ultralytics/utils/patches.py`

!!! Note

    This file is available at [https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/blob/main/ultralytics/utils/patches.py](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/blob/main/ultralytics/utils/patches.py). If you spot a problem please help fix it by [contributing](https://docs.ultralytics.com/help/contributing/) a [Pull Request](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/edit/main/ultralytics/utils/patches.py) 🛠️. Thank you 🙏!

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## ::: ultralytics.utils.patches.imread

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## ::: ultralytics.utils.patches.imwrite

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## ::: ultralytics.utils.patches.imshow

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## ::: ultralytics.utils.patches.torch_save

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