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Text Diff

Compare two texts side by side and highlight the differences line by line.

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Free Text Diff Tool – Compare Two Texts and Highlight Differences Online

Text comparison is a fundamental task in writing, programming, and content management. Whether you are reviewing changes to a document, comparing code versions, or verifying that edits were applied correctly, a reliable diff tool saves time and prevents errors.

Our free text diff tool uses a Longest Common Subsequence (LCS) algorithm to compute the minimal set of changes between two texts. Lines present only in the original appear in red (removed), lines present only in the modified version appear in green (added), and unchanged lines are shown normally for context.

Unlike many online diff tools that require file uploads or account creation, our tool works entirely in your browser. Paste your two texts side by side, and the differences are highlighted instantly. No data is transmitted to any server, making it safe for comparing sensitive documents, contracts, or proprietary code.

The tool provides summary statistics showing how many lines were added, removed, and left unchanged. This gives you a quick overview of how much a text has been modified, which is especially useful for reviewing large documents or tracking revisions over time.

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How does the text diff algorithm work?+
Our tool uses the Longest Common Subsequence (LCS) algorithm, which finds the longest sequence of lines common to both texts. Lines not in this sequence are marked as additions or removals. This is the same foundational algorithm used by tools like Git diff.
Can I compare code with this tool?+
Yes, this tool works with any plain text including source code, HTML, CSS, JSON, and more. It compares line by line, so it is well-suited for reviewing code changes. However, it does not provide syntax highlighting.
Is my text data safe?+
Absolutely. All comparisons are performed entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No text data is sent to any server. You can verify this by using the tool with your network tab open in browser developer tools.
What is the maximum text size I can compare?+
The tool can handle texts of several thousand lines. For very large files (over 10,000 lines), performance may slow down due to the computational complexity of the diff algorithm. For such cases, consider using a desktop diff tool.
Does it detect word-level changes within a line?+
Currently, the tool compares text at the line level. If a single word changes within a line, the entire line is shown as removed and a new version as added. Word-level inline diffing may be added in a future update.

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