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Text Diff Checker

Free Compare

Compare two text blocks and highlight the differences line by line.

Privacy-first: All processing happens in your browser. Your text is never uploaded to any server.

Enter two texts to compare

Paste original and modified text above, then click Compare

Split View

Unified

Word-Level

Swap

Stats

Private

Features

Everything You Need

Powerful features designed to make your text work easier and faster.

Side-by-Side Diff View

Compare two text blocks in a dual-panel layout with differences highlighted line by line.

Unified Inline Diff

Switch to a single-panel unified view that shows additions and removals in a single stream.

Added Lines Highlighting

New lines are highlighted in green with a + prefix, making additions instantly visible.

Removed Lines Highlighting

Deleted lines are highlighted in red with a - prefix, clearly showing what was cut.

Word-Level Changes

Within changed lines, individual modified words are highlighted for granular change detection.

Case Sensitivity Toggle

Choose whether capitalization differences should be flagged as changes or ignored entirely.

Ignore Whitespace Option

Toggle whitespace-only changes on or off to focus on meaningful content differences.

Diff Statistics

See exact counts of added lines, removed lines, and changed lines at a glance in a summary bar.

Swap Texts Button

Instantly swap the original and modified text panels to reverse the comparison direction.

Line Numbers in Diff

Toggle line numbers on or off in the diff output for precise reference and documentation.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Press Ctrl+Enter to compare, Ctrl+S to swap, and Ctrl+Shift+C to copy the diff result.

100% Private Comparison

All diff processing happens in your browser. Your text never leaves your device — fully secure.

How It Works

Simple as 1-2-3

No learning curve. Get results in seconds with our intuitive workflow.

1

Paste Original Text

Enter the first version of your text in the left panel.

2

Paste Modified Text

Enter the second version in the right panel.

3

View the Diff

Click compare and see all differences highlighted instantly.

Use Cases

Who Is It For?

Designed for professionals, students, and creators across industries.

Writers & Editors

Compare document revisions to see exactly what changed between versions.

Developers

Compare code snippets, configuration files, or text output differences.

Legal Professionals

Compare contract revisions and track changes between document versions.

Content Reviewers

Spot unauthorized changes or verify edits in reviewed content.

Benefits

Why Choose This Tool?

Real advantages that save you time and protect your privacy.

Clear Visual Diff

Color-coded highlighting makes added, removed, and changed lines immediately obvious.

Line-by-Line Accuracy

Compares text line by line for precise change detection that's easy to follow.

No Size Limits

Compare short paragraphs or entire documents with equal speed and accuracy.

Free & Private

No cost, no signup, no uploads. Your text stays on your device.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this tool.

How does the diff algorithm work?
The tool compares text line by line, identifying lines that were added, removed, or changed. It uses a standard diff algorithm to match corresponding lines between the two texts.
Can I compare code with this tool?
Yes. The diff checker works with any text including code. It compares line by line, which is ideal for most code comparison needs.
Is there a size limit for comparison?
No hard limit. You can compare large documents, though very large texts may take a moment to process.
Does it highlight word-level changes?
The current version highlights line-level changes. Lines that differ are marked as added or removed for clear, easy-to-scan results.

100% Private. 100% Free.

This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your text is never uploaded to any server. No signup, no tracking, no hidden costs — forever.

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