Diff Viewer

Compare two texts and highlight differences

About Diff Viewer

Diff Viewer compares two texts line by line, entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded to a server. It's a simple positional comparison, not a true diff algorithm: it compares line 1 against line 1, line 2 against line 2, and so on, rather than realigning lines after an insertion or deletion. Inserting or removing a single line near the top will make every line after it show as changed, since positions no longer match up.

How to use Diff Viewer

  1. 1Paste your original text into the left box and the modified version into the right box.
  2. 2Click 'Compare' to run the comparison.
  3. 3Review the result: red lines were removed, green lines were added, and unchanged lines appear neutral.
  4. 4Edit either box and click 'Compare' again to re-run the comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diff Viewer free to use?

Yes, it's completely free with no signup required.

Does it support file upload, or only pasted text?

Only pasted text — there's no file picker or drag-and-drop upload.

Does it use a real diff algorithm like Git?

No — it compares lines by position (line 1 vs line 1, line 2 vs line 2, etc.) rather than realigning text after insertions or deletions, so a single added or removed line can make everything after it appear changed.

Can I download or copy the diff results?

No, there's no copy or export button for the diff output — you'd need to review it on screen.

Tips & Tricks

  • Best suited for comparing two versions with only a few same-position edits (e.g. changed values on the same lines), not for spotting a single inserted or deleted line in a longer document.
  • If a single line is added or removed near the top, expect every following line to show as both removed and added — that's this tool's line-by-position comparison, not real content differences.
  • For a true line-realigning diff (like Git's), use a dedicated diff algorithm-based tool instead.
  • There's no whitespace-ignoring option, so differing indentation or trailing spaces will show up as a difference.