# Debug Materials


This section contains settings of the applied *debug materials* that should be used for [debugging](../../../../content/materials/library/debug/debug_materials/index.md) the image generation stages. Using such materials helps to investigate the cause of an artifact.


The *Debug* materials have a higher priority than the *Rendering debug* settings. You can create a custom debug material, which, for example, renders only albedo color and highlights of the scene.


![Debug Materials settings](debug.png)

*Debug Materials Settings*


| Debug Materials | The checkbox toggles rendering of debug materials on and off. |
|---|---|
| Add New Material | Add a debug material to be applied. Rendering of each material can be toggled on and off by using the checkbox. ![](toggle_material.png) |