Text Compare
Paste two texts and see what changed, highlighted in color. Compare by line, word or character, side by side or inline.
How to use
When it helps
Spotting what changed between two versions of a contract, an edited essay, or two config files is tedious by eye. Text compare lines the two up and highlights only what is different.
Line mode suits code and lists, word mode suits regular prose, and character mode helps you catch a single typo or digit. Side by side shows the original and the new version next to each other, while inline shows removals and additions in one text.
The comparison runs entirely in your browser, so work documents and personal writing never leave your device.
FAQ
Does it slow down with long texts?
Tens of thousands of characters compare instantly. Very long texts can be slow in character mode, so try line or word mode first.
What does Ignore whitespace do?
It treats lines that differ only in spacing or trailing spaces as the same. It is handy for code where only the indentation changed.
Can I compare Word files?
You cannot drop files directly, but you can copy the content and paste it in. For PDFs, extract the text first with the PDF Converter tool.
What do the colors mean?
Green marks text that is new in the changed version, and red strikethrough marks text that was removed from the original.