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Compare PDF

Compare two PDF files side-by-side and highlight differences

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How to Compare PDF Files Online

Comparing two PDF documents to find differences is essential for reviewing contracts, tracking document revisions, and verifying changes. Our free PDF comparison tool lets you upload two PDFs, view them side-by-side, overlay them, or highlight all differences automatically in red.

Comparison Process:

  1. Upload PDFs: Drag and drop both PDF files you want to compare
  2. Choose View Mode: Select side-by-side, overlay, or difference highlighting view
  3. Review Differences: Navigate through pages to see all changes between documents
  4. Analyze Changes: Identify text modifications, additions, and deletions visually

Why Compare PDF Documents?

✓ Three View Modes

Side-by-side, overlay, and difference highlighting views for comprehensive comparison.

✓ Visual Differences

Automatically highlight all changes in red for instant identification of modifications.

✓ Contract Review

Compare contract versions to verify all requested changes were made correctly.

✓ Version Control

Track document revisions and see exactly what changed between versions.

✓ Page-by-Page

Navigate through all pages to review differences throughout entire documents.

✓ 100% Free

Unlimited comparisons without registration, watermarks, or hidden costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does each view mode show?

Side-by-side shows both PDFs together, overlay superimposes them with transparency, and difference view highlights changes in red.

Can I compare different page counts?

Yes, you can compare PDFs with different numbers of pages. Navigation adjusts to the longest document.

Does it show text-level differences?

The tool performs visual comparison, highlighting any pixel differences including text, images, and formatting.

How accurate is the comparison?

Very accurate - even small changes in text, spacing, or images are detected and highlighted.

Can I compare scanned PDFs?

Yes, visual comparison works with any PDF type including scanned documents and images.

Is there a file size limit?

We support large PDFs, though very large files may take longer to process and compare.

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