Transfer Learning for Computer Vision: Practical Techniques for CNNs and Vision Transformers
Transfer learning has transformed modern computer vision by enabling powerful AI models to achieve high performance with limited labelled data and reduced training costs. This research article explores practical transfer learning techniques across CNNs, Vision Transformers, CLIP-style vision-language models, and foundation segmentation models. Topics include feature extraction, fine-tuning strategies, self-supervised learning, LoRA adaptation, prompt-based transfer, and real-world applications in healthcare, agriculture, satellite imagery, retail, and industrial inspection.


