# Profile performance · Dola AI

Playtesting and QA

# Profile performance

Captures an Unreal Insights trace while the game runs and points out the slowest frames and the systems that cost the most time.

Last updated 10 October 2026

Status: Live

## [When to use it](#when)

Use it when the frame rate drops or a level hitches.

## [Example prompts](#examples)

Type requests like these in the Dola chat:

- Profile the arena level for 30 seconds.

- Capture a trace while enemies spawn and show me the worst frames.

## [What you need](#requirements)

- The Dola desktop app, signed in, with your Unreal project attached

- Unreal Editor open on that project with the Dola plugin enabled (current builds: UE 5.7)

## [Related](#related)

- All [Playtesting and QA](https://dolaai.pro/docs/tools/testing) tools, including [Playtest in the editor](https://dolaai.pro/docs/tools/testing/play-in-editor), [Run automation tests](https://dolaai.pro/docs/tools/testing/automation-tests), [Record and rewind animation](https://dolaai.pro/docs/tools/testing/rewind-recording)

- Guide: [Unreal Engine plugin](https://dolaai.pro/docs/unreal-plugin)

- Guide: [Troubleshooting](https://dolaai.pro/docs/troubleshooting)

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