A model weight file format that stores data only and cannot run code.
Safetensors is like a sealed bag of Lego bricks. It holds model parts. No sneaky wind-up toy can jump out.
It makes unknown model files safer to open. It also loads the model data faster.
Model weights
Safetensors saves model weights in a data-only file.
Hugging Face
Hugging Face often uses Safetensors to share model weights.
Untrusted Model
Safetensors lowers the risk of code running from an unknown model file.