About Text Diff
The Text Diff tool compares two pieces of text and highlights exactly what changed, line by line — additions in one color, deletions in another. It's the fastest way to spot differences between two versions of a document, config file, contract clause or code snippet without reading both end to end.
Paste the original text on one side and the modified version on the other; the diff renders instantly. Unlike command-line diff tools, there's nothing to install and the side-by-side layout makes changes obvious at a glance.
Comparison runs locally in your browser, so it's safe for private documents and proprietary code.
How to Use the Text Diff
- Paste the original text into the left pane.
- Paste the changed version into the right pane.
- Review the highlighted differences — added, removed and unchanged lines are color-coded.
Features
- Line-by-line comparison with color-coded changes
- Instant diff as you paste
- Handles long documents with progressive loading
- Fully client-side — safe for confidential text
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of text can I compare?
Anything plain-text: documents, code, JSON, configuration files, CSV data or emails. The diff works on lines of text regardless of format.
Is there a size limit?
No hard limit. Very large texts are processed progressively so the page stays responsive.
Is the Text Diff tool free?
Yes, the Text Diff tool is completely free with no usage limits. No signup, no account and no installation required.
Is my data safe?
Yes. All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript — nothing you type is uploaded or stored on our servers.
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