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Free PDF Comparison Tool

Compare two PDF files online free

See exactly what text changed between two versions of a document. Use the tool below to upload both files and review the differences.

Browser-based PDF comparison

Upload two text-based PDFs to see the text that was added, removed, or changed between them.

Your files are handled safely

✔ Processing happens in your browser

✔ Your file is never uploaded to a server

✔ Nothing is stored or saved anywhere

✔ No account or sign-up required

Why Use It

Common reasons people compare PDFs

Contract revisions

Spot exactly what changed between two versions of an agreement.

Document version control

Check whether a resubmitted document actually differs from the original.

Editing review

Confirm what text was added or removed after a round of edits.

How It Works

Simple 3-step workflow

1. Upload both files

Choose the original PDF and the revised PDF.

2. Run the comparison

The tool extracts and compares the text from both files.

3. Review the differences

Added and removed text is highlighted for quick review.

Honest Limits

Text comparison, not visual comparison

This tool compares the words in each document, not the layout, page design, or images. It works well for spotting wording changes in contracts and text-heavy documents, but it won't flag a moved image or a formatting-only change.

FAQ

Compare PDF questions

Does this compare layout and images, or just text?

Only text. This tool extracts the text from both PDFs and compares it word by word. It does not compare layout, images, or formatting.

How are changes shown?

Added words are highlighted in green, and removed words are shown in red with a strikethrough.

Can I compare scanned PDFs?

No. Scanned PDFs have no text layer to extract, so there is nothing for this tool to compare.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. The comparison runs entirely in your browser. Neither file is uploaded to a server, and nothing is stored.