FormatsYOLO Darknet TXT
Convert to Scaled-YOLOv4 TXT

How To Convert YOLO Darknet TXT to Scaled-YOLOv4 TXT

In this guide, we show you how to convert data between the

YOLO Darknet

and

YOLOv4 Scaled

formats for free. You can use your converted data to train

Scaled YOLOv4

models and other models that support the

YOLOv4 Scaled

format.
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YOLO Darknet TXT
The favored annotation format of the Darknet family of models.
YOLOv4 Scaled
Scaled-YOLOv4 TXT
Scaled-YOLOv4 uses a variant on the Darknet TXT format with an additional data.yaml configuration file.

Step 1: Create a free Roboflow public workspace

Roboflow is a universal conversion tool for computer vision annotation formats. The Public plan is the best way for those exploring personal projects, class assignments, and other experiments to try Roboflow. To convert your dataset, start by creating a free workspace on the Public plan.

Create Roboflow Workspace

Step 2: Upload your data into Roboflow

Once your account has been created, click Create New Project.

Upload your data to Roboflow by dragging and dropping your YOLO Darknet TXT images and annotations into the upload space.

Step 3: Generate Dataset Version

Next, click "Generate New Version" to generate a new version of your dataset:

You can then apply any preprocessing or augmentation steps to your dataset:

Step 4: Export Dataset Version

After generating, you will be prompted to Export your dataset. You can choose to receive your dataset as a .zip file or a curl download link. Choose Scaled-YOLOv4 TXT when asked in what format you want to export your data. You will see a dropdown with various options like this:

Congratulations, you have successfully converted your dataset from YOLO Darknet TXT format to Scaled-YOLOv4 TXT format!

Next Steps

Ready to use your new YOLOv4 Scaled dataset? Great!

Now you probably want to use your new annotations with our Scaled-YOLO v4 tutorial to get a model working with your own dataset.

Video Tutorial

Want to dive deeper into converting annotation formats with Roboflow? In the tutorial below, we explore how to convert your data in the Roboflow dashboard. We also discuss rejecting annotations
and train-test-validation splits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to convert YOLO Darknet TXT to Scaled-YOLOv4 TXT?

Yes! It is free to convert YOLO Darknet TXT data into the Scaled-YOLOv4 TXT format on the Roboflow platform.

How long does it take to convert YOLO Darknet TXT data to Scaled-YOLOv4 TXT?

If you have between a few and a few thousand images, converting data between these formats will be quick. But, the time it takes to convert between data formats increases with the more images you have.

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