Model Downloader support for Tensor Flow

[FARSHAD_A_Intel]

Hello,

I notice in model_downloader directory in deployment_tools, there are python scripts to convert Caffe2 and pytorch to ONNX. I wonder if there is any support for converting TensorFlow 1 and 2 to ONNX, as well? 

I also notice there are ONNX converters  at github.com/onnx. I wonder if these converters have been tested on Model Optimizer for compatibility?

thanks,

Farshad.

[IntelSupport]

Hi Farshad,

Thanks for reaching out.

TensorFlow Models conversion to IR is fully supported by OpenVINO Model Optimizer. We would encourage you to use the Model Optimizer conversion method.

The ONNX converter you mentioned may not work and you can give a try, but we cannot guarantee anything, as this converter has not been validated with Intel Distribution of OpenVINO Toolkit.

Please refer to the documentation in the following link:

https://docs.openvinotoolkit.org/latest/openvino_docs_MO_DG_prepare_model_convert_model_Convert_Model_From_TensorFlow.html

Regards,

Aznie

[FARSHAD_A_Intel]

The response really does not answer my question. I do realize TF to IR is fully supported. The question I had was whether TF to ONNX is also supported by converter or model optimizer or other tools.

[IntelSupport]

Hi Farshad,

The answer is no. OpenVINO Toolkit does not have any converter or Model Optimizer to convert the TensorFlow model into ONNX Model. But I have tried the converter from GitHub as you mentioned before and it is working. I successfully convert the TensorFlow model to the ONNX model.

Regards,

Aznie

[IntelSupport]

Hi Farshad,

This thread will no longer be monitored since we have provided a solution. If you need any additional information from Intel, please submit a new question. 

Regards,

Aznie