Diff Checker

Compare two texts side by side and instantly spot additions, deletions, and unchanged lines. Free, private, and runs entirely in your browser.

How to Use

  1. 1

    Paste your original text in the left panel

  2. 2

    Paste the modified text in the right panel

  3. 3

    Click "Compare" to run the diff analysis

  4. 4

    Review highlighted additions (green), deletions (red), and unchanged lines

Key Benefits

100% Private

All text comparison happens in your browser. Your content never leaves your device or gets uploaded to any server.

Line-by-Line Comparison

Uses an LCS-based diff algorithm for accurate line-by-line comparison with clear visual highlighting.

Detailed Statistics

See a summary of lines added, removed, and unchanged at a glance to understand the scope of changes.

Whitespace Options

Toggle whitespace-aware comparison to ignore or include trailing spaces and indentation differences.

Frequently Asked Questions

What diff algorithm does this tool use?

It uses a Longest Common Subsequence (LCS) based algorithm for line-by-line comparison, providing accurate results similar to professional diff tools.

Is my text uploaded to a server?

No. All comparison is performed entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your text never leaves your device.

Can I ignore whitespace differences?

Yes. Toggle the "Ignore whitespace" option to skip differences caused by spaces, tabs, or trailing whitespace.

Is there a size limit for the text?

There is no hard limit, but very large files (over 50,000 lines) may cause slower performance since everything runs in the browser.

Can I swap the original and modified texts?

Yes. Use the "Swap" button to instantly switch the contents of the left and right panels.

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