Model Quantization for Edge Inference
Abdellah Elghazi
April 08, 2026
Introduction
Running AI models on resource-constrained devices requires advanced compression techniques like quantization.
1. From FP32 to INT8
Quantization converts model weights to integers, reducing size and accelerating inference on compatible hardware.
2. Post-Training Quantization
Post-Training Quantization (PTQ) is easy to apply, while Quantization-Aware Training (QAT) integrates errors during training for higher accuracy.
Conclusion
Quantization is a cornerstone of deploying efficient AI everywhere in the modern ecosystem.