Text Diff Tool

Compare two texts side-by-side with highlighted differences

Original Text
Modified Text

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Text Diff tool work?

It compares two segments of text line-by-line or character-by-character and highlights the additions, deletions, and modifications in different colors.

Can I compare code snippets using this tool?

Yes, it is excellent for comparing code, JSON, or any plain text to see exactly what changed between two versions.

What is 'Side-by-Side' vs 'Inline' view?

Side-by-Side shows the original and modified text in two columns. Inline shows all changes in a single column with red/green highlights.

Is my text data stored on your server?

No. All text comparison happens locally in your browser. We do not store or transmit your text to any external server.

Can I ignore whitespace differences?

Yes, you can toggle a 'Ignore Whitespace' option to focus only on meaningful content changes.

Does it support large files?

It can handle several thousand lines of text comfortably. For extremely massive files, browser performance might be impacted.

Can I compare two JSON objects?

Yes. While it's a text-based diff, it works perfectly for identifying differences in formatted JSON strings.

Is there a limit to the length of text I can paste?

There is no hard limit, though your browser's memory will determine the maximum size of text you can diff smoothly.

Can I export the diff result?

Currently, you can view the diff and copy the segments. Saving as an HTML/PDF report is a planned feature.

Does it highlight character-level changes?

Yes, once a line change is identified, the tool further highlights the specific characters that differ within that line.