PVRCarbon for Windows

Graphics API inspection and debugging suite

PVRCarbon is a developer-focused utility that helps inspect how applications use graphics APIs. It records and replays API activity, lets you examine frames in detail, and aids in finding both bugs and performance bottlenecks. The tool is intended to make troubleshooting graphics workloads faster and more precise.

Supported interfaces and analysis types

• Vulkan
• OpenGL ES
• OpenCL

These capture and analysis modes let you trace calls from a running app and review them later on a desktop for deeper investigation.

Core capabilities

• Export captured sessions so you can test and reproduce issues on other devices
• Frame-by-frame debugging to inspect GPU state and rendered output
• Static analysis of recorded traces to highlight likely problems
• Recording and replay support so you can reproduce sequences reliably

Together these capabilities let you isolate rendering defects, validate fixes, and compare behavior across hardware and drivers.

Remote capture and everyday workflow

PVRCarbon includes a user-friendly GUI remote recorder that removes complicated setup steps. By connecting a target device over USB or a local network you can:

• Start and stop recordings on demand
• Select exactly which frames or API activity to capture
• Perform captures without installing complex tooling on the target

This simple workflow makes it straightforward to collect representative traces from development devices or customer hardware.

Platforms and cost

PVRCarbon is distributed for Windows systems and is available at no cost, making it accessible to individual developers and larger teams alike.

Related note

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