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Hugging Face PEFT Documentation

by Hugging Face

AdvancedDocumentationFreeSelf-paced

The reference for parameter-efficient fine-tuning: LoRA, QLoRA, and friends.

Start LearningReviewed July 3, 2026

Overview

PEFT (Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning) is how most teams fine-tune large models without renting a datacenter. These docs explain and demonstrate LoRA, QLoRA, prefix tuning, and adapters, showing how to fine-tune billion-parameter models on a single GPU by training only a small set of extra weights. Conceptual guides plus copy-pasteable code make it the go-to reference once you're past your first fine-tune.

At a Glance

Topic
Fine-Tuning
Level
Advanced
Format
Documentation
Cost
Free
Duration
Self-paced
Provider
Hugging Face
Hands-on
Yes — code/exercises
Certificate
None

What You’ll Learn

  • LoRA and QLoRA for efficient fine-tuning
  • Adapters, prefix, and prompt tuning
  • Fine-tuning large models on a single GPU
  • Merging and serving adapters

Highlights

  • Reference for the dominant efficient-tuning methods
  • Runnable examples with the HF ecosystem

Who It’s For

Best For

  • Engineers fine-tuning large models on limited hardware

Prerequisites

  • Python
  • PyTorch and transformers basics

FAQ

What is Hugging Face PEFT Documentation?

Official docs and tutorials for Hugging Face PEFT, the library for parameter-efficient fine-tuning methods like LoRA and QLoRA.

Is Hugging Face PEFT Documentation free?

Hugging Face PEFT Documentation is free to access.

What level is Hugging Face PEFT Documentation for?

Hugging Face PEFT Documentation is aimed at a advanced audience. Recommended background: Python, PyTorch and transformers basics.

How long does Hugging Face PEFT Documentation take?

Expect roughly Self-paced. Most learners work through it at their own pace.

What will I learn from Hugging Face PEFT Documentation?

You'll learn: LoRA and QLoRA for efficient fine-tuning; Adapters, prefix, and prompt tuning; Fine-tuning large models on a single GPU; Merging and serving adapters.

Topics

PEFTLoRAQLoRAfine-tuningHugging Face