# New Release: Ultralytics v8.3.101

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# 🚀 Announcing YOLOE Release: Ultralytics v8.3.101

We’re excited to announce the release of **Ultralytics v8.3.101** , introducing major enhancements to the YOLOE model! This update focuses on simplifying video/stream handling, adding flexible inference options, improving export compatibility, and refining our documentation to boost ease of use.

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## 🌟 Summary

This version shines with **automated video handling** , a **rectangular inference option** , and **documentation fixes** for seamless adoption. Community contributions have greatly enriched this release—thank you for driving innovation together!

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## 📊 Key Changes

### 🖼 **Improved Video Handling** :

- Automatically selects the first frame of a video/stream as the visual prompt reference image, saving time for users.

- Users can also specify a custom frame for better control.

### 🔲 **New Rectangular Inference Option** :

- Added **`rect` parameter** in predict mode to toggle rectangular padding during predictions.

- Enhances flexibility for unique datasets and scenarios requiring non-standard padding setups.

### 📚 **Detailed Documentation Updates** :

- Errors in YOLOE examples were fixed for clarity and correctness.

- Bounding box formatting was clarified for ease of use.

- Outdated integration notes were removed to reflect the latest features.

### 🌐 **Model Export Compatibility** :

- Enhanced `class positional embeddings` during export, offering smoother transitions and improved usability across environments.

- Fixes to Linear Probing examples simplify experimentation in advanced applications.

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## 🎯 Purpose & Impact

This release ensures:

- **Simpler workflows** with automated first-frame selection for video/stream inputs.
- **Flexible scenarios** for inference through rectangular padding options.
- **Straightforward onboarding** , thanks to clearer documentation and fixed examples.
- **Export reliability** for advanced workflows.
- **Stronger collaboration** with gratitude for our contributors—thank you for making YOLOE even better!

These improvements target both experienced developers and newcomers, ensuring YOLOE is intuitive and adaptable to a wide range of use cases.

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## What’s Changed

Here’s a complete list of the updates included in v8.3.101:

- **YOLOE Documentation and Visual Prompt Fixes** : [@JShengP](https://github.com/JShengP), [@RizwanMunawar](https://github.com/RizwanMunawar), [PR #19981](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/19981), [PR #19982](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/19982).
- **Dynamic Export Simplification** : [@Y-T-G](https://github.com/Y-T-G), [PR #19988](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/19988).
- **`rect` Option for Predictions** : [@Laughing-q](https://github.com/Laughing-q), [PR #19994](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/19994).
- **Linear Probing Example Fix** : [@Y-T-G](https://github.com/Y-T-G), [PR #19985](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/19985).
- **Visual Prompt Fix for Video Sources** : [@Laughing-q](https://github.com/Laughing-q), [PR #19959](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/19959).

View the full changelog: [v8.3.100…v8.3.101](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/compare/v8.3.100...v8.3.101).

Release details, including direct downloads: [Ultralytics v8.3.101 Release](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/releases/tag/v8.3.101).

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## 👩‍💻 Try It Out!

We encourage you to update to **v8.3.101** and explore these exciting enhancements. Your feedback is instrumental—please share your thoughts or report any issues via our [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/discussions).

Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of computer vision, together!

Thank you to all the contributors, users, and community members for your continued support—this release belongs to all of you. 🙌

Stay innovative,  
The Ultralytics Team