Text Diff – Compare and Find Differences Between Texts
Compare two texts side-by-side or unified diff view. Highlight additions, deletions, and changes for easy review.
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Text Diff
Examples of Real-World Usage
8 real-world examples
Code Reviews
Compare code versions before and after changes to review modifications and catch issues.
Version Control
Compare different versions of files to understand what changed between commits or branches.
Document Comparison
Compare document versions to track changes, edits, and revisions.
Content Review
Review content changes in articles, blog posts, or documentation.
Configuration Files
Compare configuration files to see what settings changed between versions.
Quality Assurance
Verify changes in test files, data files, or any text-based content.
Merge Conflicts
Understand differences when resolving merge conflicts in version control.
Change Documentation
Generate diff output to document changes for team members or stakeholders.
Key Features of Text Diff
Compare texts with precision and clarity.
Side-by-Side View
Compare texts side-by-side with differences highlighted.
Unified Diff
View differences in unified diff format (like Git diff).
Highlight Changes
Color-coded differences: additions (green), deletions (red), changes (yellow).
Code Review
Perfect for comparing code versions and reviewing changes.
Line-by-Line
Compare texts line-by-line with detailed change tracking.
Export Diff
Download diff output in various formats for documentation.
Statistics
See statistics: lines added, deleted, changed, and unchanged.
Ignore Options
Option to ignore whitespace or case differences.
How to Use
Simple 4-step process
Step 1
Paste or upload two texts you want to compare in the input fields.
Step 2
Choose diff view: side-by-side or unified. Adjust comparison options.
Step 3
See highlighted differences: additions (green), deletions (red), changes (yellow).
Step 4
Copy the diff output or download it for documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our process, pricing, and technical capabilities.
See Full FAQA text diff (difference) shows the changes between two versions of text, highlighting what was added, deleted, or modified.
Side-by-side shows both texts next to each other. Unified diff shows changes in a single view with + and - markers (like Git).
Additions are highlighted in green, deletions in red, and changes/modifications in yellow or orange.
Yes! The tool works great for comparing code files, configuration files, or any text-based content.
You can choose to ignore whitespace differences, which is useful when comparing code that was reformatted.
Yes, there's an option to ignore case differences when comparing texts.
The tool works with any plain text files (.txt, .js, .py, .json, .md, etc.).
Yes, the unified diff view produces output similar to Git diff, making it familiar for developers.
No, all processing happens locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.
Yes, Text Diff is completely free to use with no limits on text size or number of comparisons.
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