docs/en/guides/trackzone.md
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TrackZone specializes in monitoring objects within designated areas of a frame instead of the whole frame. Built on Ultralytics YOLO26, it integrates object detection and tracking specifically within zones for videos and live camera feeds. YOLO26's advanced algorithms and deep learning technologies make it a perfect choice for real-time use cases, offering precise and efficient object tracking in applications like crowd monitoring and surveillance.
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!!! example "TrackZone using Ultralytics YOLO"
=== "CLI"
```bash
# Run a trackzone example
yolo solutions trackzone show=True
# Pass a source video
yolo solutions trackzone source="path/to/video.mp4" show=True
# Pass region coordinates
yolo solutions trackzone show=True region="[(150, 150), (1130, 150), (1130, 570), (150, 570)]"
```
TrackZone relies on the `region` list to know which part of the frame to monitor. Define the polygon to match the physical zone you care about (doors, gates, etc.), and keep `show=True` enabled while configuring so you can verify the overlay aligns with the video feed.
=== "Python"
```python
import cv2
from ultralytics import solutions
cap = cv2.VideoCapture("path/to/video.mp4")
assert cap.isOpened(), "Error reading video file"
# Define region points
region_points = [(150, 150), (1130, 150), (1130, 570), (150, 570)]
# Video writer
w, h, fps = (int(cap.get(x)) for x in (cv2.CAP_PROP_FRAME_WIDTH, cv2.CAP_PROP_FRAME_HEIGHT, cv2.CAP_PROP_FPS))
video_writer = cv2.VideoWriter("trackzone_output.avi", cv2.VideoWriter_fourcc(*"mp4v"), fps, (w, h))
# Init trackzone (object tracking in zones, not complete frame)
trackzone = solutions.TrackZone(
show=True, # display the output
region=region_points, # pass region points
model="yolo26n.pt", # use any model that Ultralytics supports, e.g., YOLOv9, YOLOv10
# line_width=2, # adjust the line width for bounding boxes and text display
)
# Process video
while cap.isOpened():
success, im0 = cap.read()
if not success:
print("Video frame is empty or processing is complete.")
break
results = trackzone(im0)
# print(results) # access the output
video_writer.write(results.plot_im) # write the video file
cap.release()
video_writer.release()
cv2.destroyAllWindows() # destroy all opened windows
```
!!! tip "Defining the tracking zone"
- Each entry in `region` is an `(x, y)` pixel coordinate in the video frame. List the points in the order they should be connected around the perimeter of the area you want to monitor.
- Coordinates are tied to the frame resolution, so a region sized for a 1280×720 feed will not line up with a 640×480 one. Keep `show=True` while configuring so you can confirm the overlay matches your feed.
- `TrackZone` reduces the points to their [convex hull](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convex_hull), so a concave shape is simplified to the smallest convex polygon that contains all of its points. For non-convex shapes or several separate areas, use the [RegionCounter](region-counting.md) solution instead.
- If you omit `region` entirely, a default zone of `[(75, 75), (565, 75), (565, 285), (75, 285)]` is used.
TrackZone ArgumentsHere's a table with the TrackZone arguments:
{% from "macros/solutions-args.md" import param_table %} {{ param_table(["model", "region"]) }}
The TrackZone solution includes support for track parameters:
{% from "macros/track-args.md" import param_table %} {{ param_table(["tracker", "conf", "iou", "classes", "verbose", "device"]) }}
Moreover, the following visualization options are available:
{% from "macros/visualization-args.md" import param_table %} {{ param_table(["show", "line_width", "show_conf", "show_labels"]) }}
Every call to the tracker returns a SolutionResults object whose total_tracks attribute holds the number of objects currently tracked inside the zone. Read it on each frame to monitor live occupancy, for example to log how busy an entry point or restricted area is:
import cv2
from ultralytics import solutions
cap = cv2.VideoCapture("path/to/video.mp4")
assert cap.isOpened(), "Error reading video file"
region_points = [(150, 150), (1130, 150), (1130, 570), (150, 570)]
trackzone = solutions.TrackZone(show=False, region=region_points, model="yolo26n.pt")
while cap.isOpened():
success, im0 = cap.read()
if not success:
break
results = trackzone(im0)
print(f"Objects currently in zone: {results.total_tracks}") # live zone occupancy
cap.release()
Tracking objects in a defined area or zone of a video frame is straightforward with Ultralytics YOLO26. Simply use the command provided below to initiate tracking. This approach ensures efficient analysis and accurate results, making it ideal for applications like surveillance, crowd management, or any scenario requiring zonal tracking.
yolo solutions trackzone source="path/to/video.mp4" show=True
With just a few lines of code, you can set up object tracking in specific zones, making it easy to integrate into your projects.
import cv2
from ultralytics import solutions
cap = cv2.VideoCapture("path/to/video.mp4")
assert cap.isOpened(), "Error reading video file"
w, h, fps = (int(cap.get(x)) for x in (cv2.CAP_PROP_FRAME_WIDTH, cv2.CAP_PROP_FRAME_HEIGHT, cv2.CAP_PROP_FPS))
video_writer = cv2.VideoWriter("trackzone_output.avi", cv2.VideoWriter_fourcc(*"mp4v"), fps, (w, h))
trackzone = solutions.TrackZone(
show=True, region=[(150, 150), (1130, 150), (1130, 570), (150, 570)], model="yolo26n.pt"
)
while cap.isOpened():
success, im0 = cap.read()
if not success:
break
results = trackzone(im0)
video_writer.write(results.plot_im)
cap.release()
video_writer.release()
cv2.destroyAllWindows()
Configuring zone points for video processing with Ultralytics TrackZone is simple and customizable. You can directly define and adjust the zones through a Python script, allowing precise control over the areas you want to monitor.
# Define region points
region_points = [(150, 150), (1130, 150), (1130, 570), (150, 570)]
# Initialize trackzone
trackzone = solutions.TrackZone(
show=True, # display the output
region=region_points, # pass region points
)
Remember that TrackZone reduces the points to their convex hull, so list them in order around the perimeter of the area you want to monitor.
All three solutions work with regions, but they answer different questions:
| Solution | Use it to | Typical output |
|---|---|---|
| TrackZone | Track objects and monitor live occupancy inside a single convex zone | Tracked IDs and total_tracks for the zone |
| ObjectCounter | Count objects that cross a line or enter and leave a region | Cumulative in and out counts |
| RegionCounter | Count objects inside one or more arbitrary (including non-convex) regions | Per-region object counts |
Choose TrackZone when you want continuous tracking inside one area, and RegionCounter when you need multiple zones or a non-convex shape.