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Text Diff Comparison Tool

Compare text files and content with visual diff highlighting and multiple viewing modes

Diff
Comparison
Text
Development
Files

About This Tool

This comprehensive text diff comparison tool helps you identify differences between two text files or content blocks. It supports multiple viewing modes, file uploads, and various comparison options to suit different use cases.

Need to clean up your text before comparing? Try our Find & Delete Duplicate Lines tool to remove redundant lines for a more accurate diff.

If you work with CSV files, our CSV Viewer lets you visualize and inspect your data before or after comparison.

For deeper analysis, check out the Advanced Text Counter & Analyzer for word counts, readability scores, and more.

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Key Features:

  • Side-by-side, unified, and inline diff viewing modes
  • File upload support for various text formats
  • Configurable comparison settings (whitespace, case sensitivity)
  • Line numbers and syntax highlighting
  • Export results in text, HTML, and JSON formats
  • Detailed statistics showing additions, deletions, and modifications
  • Sample data to demonstrate functionality

Perfect for developers, writers, and anyone who needs to compare text files, code, documentation, or any other text-based content. All processing happens in your browser - no data is sent to servers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What types of text comparison does this tool support?
This tool supports line-by-line, word-by-word, and character-by-character text comparison with multiple viewing modes including side-by-side, unified diff, and inline diff views. If you need to convert CSV files to JSON for easier comparison, try our CSV to JSON Converter.
Can I upload files for comparison?
Yes, you can upload text files from your computer for both sides of the comparison. The tool supports various text file formats including .txt, .md, .js, .py, .html, and more.
Is my data processed securely?
All text comparison and processing happens entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security of your content.
What export options are available?
You can export diff results in multiple formats: plain text (unified diff format), HTML (with syntax highlighting), and JSON (structured data with statistics).
Can I ignore whitespace differences?
Yes, the tool includes options to ignore whitespace differences, perform case-insensitive comparisons, and choose between different levels of comparison granularity.
What are the different viewing modes?
The tool offers three viewing modes: Side-by-side (split view), Unified diff (like Git), and Inline diff (changes highlighted within the same line).
How can I find and delete duplicate lines in my text?
To find and delete duplicate lines, you can use our Find & Delete Duplicate Lines tool. It helps remove redundant lines for a cleaner diff.
How can I visualize CSV data before comparison?
You can use our CSV Viewer tool to visualize and inspect your CSV data before or after comparison.
Where can I find more text-related tools?
Explore our text tools collection for more utilities related to text processing and analysis.

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