Text Diff

Paste two versions of a text below to see exactly what changed, line by line. Everything happens locally in your browser; nothing is sent to a server.

Original
Changed
Differences

How to use the Text Diff tool

  1. Paste the original text on the left, and the changed version on the right.
  2. The comparison updates automatically, or click Compare.
  3. Removed lines are struck through in red; added lines are highlighted in green.
  4. Use Copy Diff to grab a plain-text version marked with +/- prefixes.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Text Diff tool free to use?

Yes, it is completely free with no sign-up or usage limits.

Is my text uploaded anywhere?

No. Comparison happens locally in your browser using JavaScript — neither text is ever sent to a server.

How does the comparison work?

It compares the two texts line by line and finds the longest common sequence of unchanged lines, marking everything else as added or removed — the same general approach used by most diff tools and version control systems.

Is there a size limit?

Very large inputs (thousands of lines on both sides) are rejected with a message rather than freezing your browser, since the comparison's cost grows with the product of both lengths.

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