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📋 Text Diff Checker

Compare and highlight differences between two texts

Original text

Changed text

How to compare two texts

  1. Paste your original text into the first text box or open a supported text file.
  2. Paste the revised version into the changed-text box.
  3. Select Find difference to compare the two versions.
  4. Review added, removed, and modified lines in the comparison results.
  5. Export the comparison as PDF or CSV when you need a copy of the results.

What is a text diff checker?

A text diff checker compares two versions of text and identifies where they differ. It can help you spot lines that were added, removed, or changed without manually reading both versions from beginning to end.

When is text comparison useful?

Text comparison is useful when reviewing edited documents, configuration files, source code, JSON, CSV data, notes, drafts, or other plain-text content. It provides a quick way to check what changed between versions.

Understanding the comparison results

Added lines

Added content identifies lines that appear in the changed version.

Removed lines

Removed content identifies lines from the original version that are no longer present.

Modified lines

Modified content highlights lines whose text differs between the two versions.

Text Diff Checker FAQ

Can I compare files instead of pasting text?

Yes. You can open supported text-based files in either comparison field, including formats such as TXT, Markdown, CSV, JSON, XML, HTML, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C++, and C#.

Can I export the comparison?

Yes. After running a comparison, you can export a PDF report or create a CSV file that can be opened in spreadsheet applications.

What kinds of changes does the tool show?

The comparison summary reports added, removed, and modified lines, while the detailed view highlights the differences between the original and changed text.

Tips for accurate text comparison

Compare versions that use similar formatting when possible. Changes in line breaks, spacing, or formatting can appear as differences even when the underlying wording is similar. For structured files such as JSON or source code, formatting both versions consistently can make the results easier to review.