# AI/ML documentation

Deploy pre-trained, deep learning models on Qualcomm hardware accelerators,
such as Neural Processing Unit (NPU), Graphic Processing Unit (GPU), and
Central Processing Unit (CPU).

Qualcomm Linux offers software development kits (SDKs),
APIs, sample applications, development tools, and third-party framework
support to ease AI application development.

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</svg>  AI software overview and architecture

Learn about the architecture, AI software stack, and hardware accelerators
available for AI/ML app development on Qualcomm Linux.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-15/topic/interfaces.html

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</svg>  GStreamer ML plugin and AI SDK APIs

Learn about the APIs available on Qualcomm Linux for the Qualcomm IM SDK, Qualcomm AI Engine Direct,
and Qualcomm Nueral Processing Engine.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-15/topic/interfaces.html

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</svg>  Hardware-accelerated sample applications for AI

Learn about the available AI/ML sample applications.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-15/topic/sample-apps.html

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Learn about compiling and optimizing models and AI frameworks to run efficiently
on Qualcomm hardware.

https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-15/topic/sample-apps.html

Last Published: Jun 19, 2026

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