Text Diff / Comparison

Compare two texts side by side and see exactly what changed. Character, word, or line-level diffing with color-coded highlighting.

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How It Works

Paste two versions of your text β€” the original and the modified version. The tool instantly compares them and highlights every difference. Choose character-level diffing for precise changes, word-level for readable comparisons, or line-level for structural differences. Switch between inline view (changes shown in one stream) and side-by-side view (original left, modified right). All processing happens in your browser β€” your text never leaves your device.

Why Use This Tool

Compare document revisions, check code changes, verify text edits, or find differences between any two versions of text. Useful for proofreading, code review, and content management.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the diff algorithm work?

The tool uses a proven diff algorithm (similar to Unix diff) to find the minimal set of changes between two texts. It identifies added, removed, and unchanged segments at the character, word, or line level.

Is my text private?

Yes. All comparison happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Neither text is sent to any server or stored anywhere.

Can I compare large documents?

Yes. The tool handles documents of any reasonable size. Very large texts (100,000+ characters) may take a moment to process since everything runs client-side.

What's the difference between diff levels?

Character-level shows every single character change. Word-level groups changes by word boundaries, making it easier to read prose changes. Line-level shows which lines were added, removed, or modified β€” best for code and structured text.

What do ignore whitespace and ignore case do?

Ignore whitespace treats texts as identical if they only differ in spacing. Ignore case treats uppercase and lowercase letters as the same, so 'Hello' and 'hello' won't show as different.

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