Diff Checker & Text Compare
Compare two texts and find the differences. Supports side-by-side and unified view with line-level and word-level comparison.
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Original Text
Modified Text
Comparison Result
How to Use
- Paste or type your original text in the left panel and your modified text in the right panel.
- Differences are highlighted automatically in real-time as you type.
- Switch between Side-by-side and Unified view modes to see the diff in your preferred format.
- Toggle Line vs Word level to see changes at the granularity you need.
- Use the Swap button to exchange original and modified, or Clear to reset both fields.
Tip
Green highlights show added content, red shows removed content, and amber shows changed lines. The tool also detects invisible differences like trailing whitespace, tabs vs spaces, zero-width characters, and no-break spaces. Click Example to see how texts that look identical can have hidden differences.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the diff algorithm work?
This tool uses the Longest Common Subsequence (LCS) algorithm to find differences between texts. It first compares line by line, then for changed lines it performs a word-level comparison to highlight specific changes within a line.
What is the difference between Side-by-side and Unified view?
Side-by-side shows the original and modified text in two columns, making it easy to compare visually. Unified view shows a single merged view with + and - prefixes indicating additions and deletions, similar to the unified diff format used by Git.
Can I compare large files?
Yes, the tool runs entirely in your browser and can handle reasonably large texts. For extremely large files (thousands of lines), there may be a brief processing delay as the diff algorithm runs client-side.
Is my data sent to a server?
No. All processing happens 100% client-side in your browser. Your text never leaves your machine. This tool is safe for comparing sensitive or confidential data.