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Diff Checker

Compare two texts and highlight differences instantly.

Original Text

Modified Text

How to Use

  • Paste original: Enter the original text in the left panel
  • Paste modified: Enter the modified text in the right panel
  • Compare: Click to find differences
  • Review: View highlighted additions and deletions

Features

  • Side-by-side comparison
  • Color-coded differences
  • Line-by-line diff
  • Word-level highlighting

Frequently Asked Questions

How are differences shown?

Additions are highlighted in green with a green left border, and deletions are highlighted in red with a red left border. In split view, additions appear on the right and deletions on the left. In unified view, both are shown in a single column with + and - prefixes. Word-level and character-level changes are further highlighted with inline markers.

Can I compare files?

Yes. You can copy the contents of any text-based file and paste it into the comparison panels. This works for source code files, configuration files, CSV data, JSON, XML, HTML, and any other plain text format. The tool processes everything locally in your browser.

Is there a size limit?

The tool handles texts up to several megabytes in size without issues. Performance may vary depending on your browser and device, but for most typical use cases such as comparing documents, code files, and data exports, you will not encounter any limits.

Is my data safe?

Absolutely. All text comparison happens entirely in your browser. Your data is never sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security for sensitive documents and code.

What comparison modes are available?

You can compare texts at three levels of granularity: character-level for precise inline changes, word-level for meaningful text differences, and line-level for structured documents and code. You can also choose between split view and unified view.