Update restapi.py
diff --git a/utils/flask_rest_api/restapi.py b/utils/flask_rest_api/restapi.py
index 62adb4bbf71..7e7b900107b 100644
--- a/utils/flask_rest_api/restapi.py
+++ b/utils/flask_rest_api/restapi.py
@@ -21,12 +21,16 @@ def predict():
         return
 
     if request.files.get("image"):
-        image_file = request.files["image"]
-        image_bytes = image_file.read()
+        # Method 1
+        # with request.files["image"] as f:
+        #     im = Image.open(io.BytesIO(f.read()))
 
-        img = Image.open(io.BytesIO(image_bytes))
+        # Method 2
+        im_file = request.files["image"]
+        im_bytes = im_file.read()
+        im = Image.open(io.BytesIO(im_bytes))
 
-        results = model(img, size=640)  # reduce size=320 for faster inference
+        results = model(im, size=640)  # reduce size=320 for faster inference
         return results.pandas().xyxy[0].to_json(orient="records")
 
 

Fix attempt for https://github.com/ultralytics/yolov5/issues/7288#issuecomment-1089911155

## 🛠️ PR Summary

<sub>Made with ❤️ by [Ultralytics Actions](https://github.com/ultralytics/actions)<sub>

### 🌟 Summary
Enhancement of image loading for YOLOv5 REST API endpoint.

### 📊 Key Changes
- Removed direct read of the uploaded image file to bytes.
- Added commented-out alternative Method 1 for reading the image using a context manager.
- Implemented Method 2 involving direct read and conversion from bytes to an image.

### 🎯 Purpose & Impact
- 👍 Improves code maintainability by showing alternative approaches (though one is commented out).
- 🏃 Provides potentially more reliable image handling during upload before inference.
- 🛠️ Prepares for more flexibility in future updates due to clearer and more structured code.
- ✅ Should have no direct impact on end-users but may improve stability and backend performance.