How do I compare two files?

Upload or paste two files, and our tool will show side-by-side comparison with highlighted differences.

Is this file compare tool free?

Yes! Our file comparison tool is completely free to use with no registration required.

What file types can I compare?

You can compare any text-based files including code files, documents, configuration files, and more.

Advanced File Compare Tool

Professional file comparison with dedicated diff containers, word-level highlighting, file upload, drag & drop, and clean separation between input and results.

Professional Diff Options

View:

Ignore Options

Ignore CaseIgnore WhitespaceIgnore Blank Lines

Difference Highlighting

Word-level DiffCharacter-level DiffSyntax Highlighting

Accessibility

High Contrast Mode

File 1

File 2

Professional Diff Legend

Industry Standard Colors (GitHub, GitLab, VS Code Compatible)

Color Coding:

Green: Added lines/content

Red: Removed lines/content

Yellow: Modified sections (inline view)

View Modes:

Side-by-Side: Best for code, structured documents

Inline: Best for prose, articles, unified diffs

Synchronized Scrolling: Automatic in side-by-side mode

Highlighting Levels:

Line-level: Entire lines highlighted

Word-level: Individual words highlighted

Character-level: Individual characters highlighted

🚀 Industry-Standard Professional Features

📊 Multiple View Modes

Side-by-Side View: Perfect for code comparison
Inline/Unified View: Git-style unified diff
Synchronized Scrolling: Automatic alignment
Toggle Between Views: One-click switching

🎨 Industry-Standard Colors

GitHub/GitLab Compatible: Standard green/red scheme
High Contrast Mode: Accessibility compliant
Professional Appearance: VS Code style
Enhanced Line Numbers: Highlighted gutters

🔍 Granular Diff Highlighting

Line-level Diff: Full line comparison
Word-level Diff: Individual word changes
Character-level Diff: Precise character changes
Syntax Highlighting: Code-aware comparison

⚙️ Advanced Ignore Options

Ignore Case: Case-insensitive comparison
Ignore Whitespace: Focus on content changes
Ignore Blank Lines: Skip empty line differences
Smart Filtering: Reduce noise in diffs

📁 File Handling

Drag & Drop: Instant file upload
File Upload Buttons: Traditional file selection
Large File Support: Optimized for performance
Multiple Formats: Text, code, config files

♿ Accessibility & UX

High Contrast Mode: WCAG compliant
Keyboard Navigation: Full accessibility
Clean Separation: Input vs. results
Professional Layout: Enterprise-ready

🏆 Built to industry standards used by GitHub, GitLab, VS Code, Beyond Compare, and IntelliJ IDEA