` rendering on Docs pages. ### **Minor Adjustments** - Removed outdated redirects in the documentation configuration. * * * ## 🎯 **Purpose & Impact** ### 📌 **Why it Matters to You** 1. **Effortless Sony IMX Export:** 2. **Boosted Stability:** 3. **Enhanced User Experience:** 4. **Developer-Friendly Enhancements:** This release prioritizes making your experience better—whether you’re deploying Sony IMX models, exploring documentation, or contributing to the project. 🛠 * * * ## 📝 **What’s Changed** Here’s a closer look at the updates included in this release: - **Remove `/SECURITY` redirect in mkdocs.yml** by [@glenn-jocher](https://github.com/glenn-jocher) ([#19865](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/19865)). - **Fix “Example:” → “Examples:” typo** by [@glenn-jocher](https://github.com/glenn-jocher) ([#19866](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/19866)). - **Pin `paddlepaddle<=3.0.0`** to avoid bugs in the latest release by [@glenn-jocher](https://github.com/glenn-jocher) ([#19876](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/19876)). - **Adopt H1 headers for Docs HTML `<title>`** by [@glenn-jocher](https://github.com/glenn-jocher) ([#19875](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/19875)). - **Fix typo in notebooks** by [@RizwanMunawar](https://github.com/RizwanMunawar) ([#19883](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/19883)). - **Add tools for Sony IMX Docker export** by [@lakshanthad](https://github.com/lakshanthad) ([#19765](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/19765)). For the complete list of changes, check the [Full Changelog](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/compare/v8.3.96...v8.3.97). * * * ## 🌐 **How to Get Started** Head over to the [v8.3.97 Release Page](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/releases/tag/v8.3.97) to view the release details and download the latest version. ### We Want Your Feedback! Dive into the new features, test them out, and let us know your thoughts. Your feedback plays a crucial role in helping us improve. Feel free to start a discussion or submit an issue in the [Ultralytics repository](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics). Thank you for being a part of the YOLO community—we couldn’t do it without you! 💡 Together, we’re shaping the future of AI.

# New Release: Ultralytics v8.3.97 **URL:** \ **Category:** Discussion\ **Tags:** ultralytics-official, releases, announcements\ **Created:** [March 27, 2025, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.ultralytics.com/t/new-release-ultralytics-v8-3-97/899 "2025-03-27T13:10:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1

**Author:** ![glenn-jocher](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.ultralytics.com/glenn-jocher/32/83_2.png) [@glenn-jocher](https://community.ultralytics.com/u/glenn-jocher)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2025, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.ultralytics.com/t/new-release-ultralytics-v8-3-97/899/1 "2025-03-27T13:10:25Z")

# 🚀 Announcing Ultralytics Release v8.3.97! We are excited to share the latest release of Ultralytics, version **v8.3.97**! This update is packed with enhancements to improve export capabilities, boost compatibility, and streamline workflows for our community of developers, researchers, and AI enthusiasts. ### 🌟 **Summary** The **v8.3.97** release introduces robust **Sony IMX export support** , enhanced dependency management, and several documentation and code quality updates. These improvements make it easier than ever to leverage Ultralytics for your projects while providing a smoother, more developer-friendly experience. * * * ## 📊 Key Changes ### **Sony IMX Export Enhancements** - Added **Java (OpenJDK 17)** to the Docker image for seamless Sony IMX compatibility. - Updated dependencies, including `model-compression-toolkit` (\>=2.3.0) and `sony-custom-layers` (\>=0.3.0), for improved export workflows. - Introduced a new **export command available in Docker** for Sony IMX models. - Adjusted **Python requirements** , now specifying `numpy==1.26.4` for Sony IMX usage. ### **Dependency Management** - Pinned **`paddlepaddle<=3.0.0`** to minimize bugs caused by breaking changes in recent releases. ### **Documentation and Code Improvements** - Standardized **license headers** across the codebase. - Fixed typos and improved formatting consistency in example notebooks. - Enhanced **type annotations** and overall code readability. - Adopted H1 headers for cleaner HTML `` rendering on Docs pages. ### **Minor Adjustments** - Removed outdated redirects in the documentation configuration. * * * ## 🎯 **Purpose & Impact** ### 📌 **Why it Matters to You** 1. **Effortless Sony IMX Export:** 2. **Boosted Stability:** 3. **Enhanced User Experience:** 4. **Developer-Friendly Enhancements:** This release prioritizes making your experience better—whether you’re deploying Sony IMX models, exploring documentation, or contributing to the project. 🛠 * * * ## 📝 **What’s Changed** Here’s a closer look at the updates included in this release: - **Remove `/SECURITY` redirect in mkdocs.yml** by [@glenn-jocher](https://github.com/glenn-jocher) ([#19865](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/19865)). - **Fix “Example:” → “Examples:” typo** by [@glenn-jocher](https://github.com/glenn-jocher) ([#19866](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/19866)). - **Pin `paddlepaddle<=3.0.0`** to avoid bugs in the latest release by [@glenn-jocher](https://github.com/glenn-jocher) ([#19876](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/19876)). - **Adopt H1 headers for Docs HTML `<title>`** by [@glenn-jocher](https://github.com/glenn-jocher) ([#19875](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/19875)). - **Fix typo in notebooks** by [@RizwanMunawar](https://github.com/RizwanMunawar) ([#19883](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/19883)). - **Add tools for Sony IMX Docker export** by [@lakshanthad](https://github.com/lakshanthad) ([#19765](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/19765)). For the complete list of changes, check the [Full Changelog](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/compare/v8.3.96...v8.3.97). * * * ## 🌐 **How to Get Started** Head over to the [v8.3.97 Release Page](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/releases/tag/v8.3.97) to view the release details and download the latest version. ### We Want Your Feedback! Dive into the new features, test them out, and let us know your thoughts. Your feedback plays a crucial role in helping us improve. Feel free to start a discussion or submit an issue in the [Ultralytics repository](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics). Thank you for being a part of the YOLO community—we couldn’t do it without you! 💡 Together, we’re shaping the future of AI.