yolov8_test/docs/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

    Full source code for 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). Help us fix any issues you see by submitting a [Pull Request](https://docs.ultralytics.com/help/contributing/) 🛠️. 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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