RenderDoc
A frame-capture based graphics debugger for Vulkan, D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, and OpenGL ES development.
What is RenderDoc?
RenderDoc is a frame-capture based graphics debugger used to diagnose rendering issues in real-time graphics applications. It allows developers to capture a single frame of graphics activity and then inspect every detail of the rendering pipeline, including shaders, textures, and draw calls. The tool helps identify visual artifacts, performance bottlenecks, and API usage errors across multiple graphics APIs.
Graphics programmers, game developers, and engine developers working with Vulkan, Direct3D, or OpenGL who need to debug rendering issues in their applications.
Developers choose RenderDoc for its deep, non-intrusive frame capture capabilities, extensive multi-API support, and completely open-source nature under the MIT license. It provides professional-grade graphics debugging features without the cost of commercial alternatives.
Overview
RenderDoc is a stand-alone graphics debugging tool.
Use Cases
Best For
- Debugging visual artifacts like flickering or incorrect colors in rendered frames
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