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Compare PDFs

Upload two versions of a document and see exactly what was added, removed or changed, word by word, side by side.

Original document
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Revised document
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How it works

How to compare pdfs online

  1. 1

    Upload the original and the revised PDF.

  2. 2

    Click Compare. Text is extracted and matched in your browser.

  3. 3

    Review insertions and deletions side by side and export the report.

FAQ

Questions about Compare PDFs

What kinds of differences are shown?+

Inserted and deleted words, lines or characters are highlighted side by side, with a summary count at the top.

Can I ignore formatting noise?+

Yes. Options let you ignore case, spacing and numbers so only meaningful wording changes stand out.

Does it compare scanned documents?+

Run OCR on both files first, then compare the results.

Are my files uploaded anywhere?+

No. Everything runs in your browser; your file never leaves your device.

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