File Compare

About File Compare Tool

This tool compares two files and highlights the differences. Upload two files and choose between text mode (line-by-line comparison) or binary mode (byte-by-byte comparison). See detailed differences with color-coded additions and deletions. All processing happens in your browser for complete privacy.

How does file comparison work?

Upload two files and click Compare Files. The tool will analyze both files and show you the differences. For text files, it shows line-by-line changes with color highlighting. For binary files, it compares byte-by-byte and shows the positions of differences.

What's the difference between text and binary mode?

Text Mode compares files line by line, showing added, deleted, and modified lines with syntax highlighting. Perfect for code, documents, and text files. Binary Mode compares files byte by byte, useful for any file type including images, executables, and archives.

Can I compare different file types?

Yes! You can compare any two files. For text files of different formats, use text mode. For binary files or different file types, use binary mode which will show if they're identical or different.

What is side-by-side view?

Side-by-side view shows both files next to each other with changes highlighted. This makes it easy to see what changed between versions. Line-by-line view shows changes in a unified format, similar to Git diffs.

What is the file size limit?

The maximum file size is 50MB per file. This ensures smooth performance in your browser. For larger files, consider using desktop diff tools.

Can I compare code files?

Absolutely! This tool is perfect for comparing code files. It supports syntax highlighting for many programming languages and shows line-by-line changes clearly.

Is my data safe?

Yes! All file comparison happens directly in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server. Everything stays private on your device.

Can I use this to find file duplicates?

Yes! If the comparison shows 'Files are identical', the files are exact duplicates. This works for any file type in binary mode.