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.

Text Diff

+ Added
- Deleted
~ Changed

Use cases

Real-world uses.

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.

How it works

Four steps.

  1. 01

    Paste or upload two texts you want to compare in the input fields.

  2. 02

    Choose diff view: side-by-side or unified. Adjust comparison options.

  3. 03

    See highlighted differences: additions (green), deletions (red), changes (yellow).

  4. 04

    Copy the diff output or download it for documentation.

Features

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.

FAQ

Questions.

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What is a text diff?

A text diff (difference) shows the changes between two versions of text, highlighting what was added, deleted, or modified.

What's the difference between side-by-side and unified diff?

Side-by-side shows both texts next to each other. Unified diff shows changes in a single view with + and - markers (like Git).

How are differences highlighted?

Additions are highlighted in green, deletions in red, and changes/modifications in yellow or orange.

Can I compare code files?

Yes! The tool works great for comparing code files, configuration files, or any text-based content.

Does it ignore whitespace?

You can choose to ignore whitespace differences, which is useful when comparing code that was reformatted.

Can I compare case-insensitively?

Yes, there's an option to ignore case differences when comparing texts.

What file formats are supported?

The tool works with any plain text files (.txt, .js, .py, .json, .md, etc.).

Is this like Git diff?

Yes, the unified diff view produces output similar to Git diff, making it familiar for developers.

Is my data stored?

No, all processing happens locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.

Is this tool free?

Yes, Text Diff is completely free to use with no limits on text size or number of comparisons.

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