Multi-Format Support
Load VCD, FST, and GHW waveform files from any simulator — Icarus Verilog, Verilator, GHDL, ModelSim, and more.
NovyWave
A modern, open-source waveform viewer. Built with Rust for performance and reliability, designed as a contemporary alternative to GTKWave.
Features
Section titled “Features”Cross-Platform
Native desktop application for Linux, macOS, and Windows with automatic updates.
Keyboard-Driven
WASD-style navigation for zoom and pan, cursor movement with transition jumping, and full shortcut coverage for power users.
Multi-File Comparison
Load multiple waveform files side by side. Compare signals across different simulations, regression runs, or design partitions.
Supported Simulators
Section titled “Supported Simulators”NovyWave works with waveform files from any simulator that outputs standard formats:
| Format | Extension | Simulators |
|---|---|---|
| VCD | .vcd | Icarus Verilog, Verilator, ModelSim, and most Verilog/SystemVerilog simulators |
| FST | .fst | Verilator, GTKWave-optimized output |
| GHW | .ghw | GHDL (VHDL simulator) |
Quick Links
Section titled “Quick Links” Installation Download NovyWave for Linux, macOS, or Windows
Quick Start Load your first waveform in under 5 minutes
Keyboard Shortcuts Master efficient waveform navigation
Tutorials Step-by-step guides for common workflows
Who is NovyWave For?
Section titled “Who is NovyWave For?”- Hardware engineers working on digital design verification
- Students learning digital design and HDL simulation
- Hobbyists exploring FPGA and ASIC development
- Researchers analyzing simulation results
Funding
Section titled “Funding”This project is funded through NGI Zero Core, a fund established by NLnet with financial support from the European Commission’s Next Generation Internet program. Learn more at the NLnet project page.
License
Section titled “License”NovyWave is open source software, released under the MIT License.