Text Compare

Compare two text files or snippets side-by-side with character-level precision.

Drop file here or browse

Or paste text below

Drop file here or browse

Or paste text below

Upload or paste your files to compare

Supports any text-based file format

How to Compare Text Files Online

1

Upload or Paste Text

Drag and drop your files into the upload zones, or paste text directly into the text areas. Supports .txt, .md, .html, .css, .js, .json, .xml, and more.

2

Choose Diff Options

Select your preferred view mode (side-by-side or inline) and diff level (word, character, or line). Toggle options like "ignore whitespace" or "ignore case".

3

Review & Export

Review additions (green), deletions (red), and modifications. Copy or download the comparison result for your records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely. All comparisons happen entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your files are never uploaded to any server.

Any text-based file: .txt, .html, .css, .js, .json, .xml, .md, .py, .java, .php, .go, .rs, .ts, .c, .cpp, .sql, .yaml, .log, and more.

Word-level diff compares text word by word, which is easier to read. Character-level diff shows the exact characters that changed, useful for finding subtle differences.

Since everything runs in your browser, the limit depends on your device memory. Typically files up to 10MB work smoothly.

Yes! For syntax-highlighted code comparison, try our dedicated Code Compare tool that supports JavaScript, Python, Java, PHP, Go, Rust, and more.