Text & Code Diff Checker
Compare two text files or code snippets side-by-side and identify differences instantly
Comparison Settings
Detected language: Plain text
Original
Modified
Original
How to Compare Text Files
- Paste or Upload: Add your original text in the left panel and modified text in the right panel. You can paste directly or upload text files.
- Configure Options: Choose your view mode (side-by-side or inline), and toggle options like ignore whitespace or ignore case as needed.
- Compare: Click the Compare button or enable auto-compare to see differences highlighted instantly.
- Navigate Changes: Use the Previous/Next buttons to jump between differences, or scroll through the comparison view.
- Export Results: Copy the unified diff output to share or save for later reference.
Understanding Diff Output
Our diff checker uses color coding to make changes easy to identify:
- Green (Additions): Lines or text that were added in the modified version
- Red (Deletions): Lines or text that were removed from the original version
- Yellow (Modifications): Lines that were changed, with character-level highlighting showing exactly what changed
The line numbers on the left help you track exactly where changes occurred in both versions. In side-by-side mode, you can see both versions aligned for easy comparison.
Common Use Cases for Diff Tools
For Developers
- Code Review: Compare different versions of source code to identify changes before merging
- Version Comparison: Track what changed between software versions or releases
- Merge Conflict Resolution: Understand conflicting changes when merging branches in Git
- Configuration Files: Compare config files across environments to spot differences
For Content Creators
- Document Revisions: Compare drafts to see what changed between versions
- Contract Review: Identify modifications in legal documents or agreements
- Translation Comparison: Compare translated text with originals to ensure accuracy
For Data Analysts
- Data Validation: Compare datasets to identify discrepancies
- Log Analysis: Diff log files to spot changes in system behavior
- Report Comparison: Compare generated reports across time periods