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People need GGUF files because they provide a highly efficient, quantized, and standardized format for running large language models (LLMs) locally on consumer hardware, dramatically reducing the required memory and computational power while maintaining performance. This format, designed for compatibility with popular inference engines like llama.cpp, enables features like CPU-only execution, GPU offloading, and cross-platform support, making powerful AI accessible to developers and enthusiasts without relying on cloud services or expensive enterprise-grade GPUs.