USBTrace

Data transfer can be done using various communication protocols, depending on the device used. Nowadays, one of the most commonly used is the USB, capable of sending and receiving data to and from various devices at high speeds. Using applications such as USBTrace you can easily monitor data packets sent with this method to make sure everything runs smooth.

At a first look, the application manages to make a good impression, with a simple interface cleverly organized to provide a clear view of USB ports available on your machine, monitored data, as well as several additional info fields.

However, amount of data provided, as well as the type is best left in the hands of advanced users, not because any harm can be done to a USB port, but solid knowledge is required. With every data package sent and received captured by the application and relevant info displayed in Hex, ASCII, or buffer snippets, you might feel overwhelmed at first.

The application offers support for any USB port it detects on your machine, for both USB 2.0 and 3.0. Pressing a single button triggers the application to start intercepting activity, with real-time details generated.

The main info field provides info arranged in sequences, additional info displaying request type, device object, IRP, Status, destination type and more. Moreover, buffer details are displayed, with dedicated columns for offset, Hex and ASCII where available.

An additional information window is available to analyze more technical details. Depending on your selection, you have access to endpoint descriptor, configuration descriptor, interface and more. All gathered info can easily be saved to a text or HTML file for later use.

Taking everything into consideration, we can say that USBTrace is a powerful data analysis tool capable of displaying everything there is to know about packets sent and received via USB. Performance can also be monitored, while system resources used are not something to worry about. Even though it's not for everyone, advanced users will surely appreciate info provided by this application.