Compare PDF
Compare two PDFs for differences.
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How to Compare PDF in 4 Steps
Identify differences between two PDF documents.
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Upload PDFs
Select two PDF files.
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Auto Analysis
Compare content automatically.
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Generate Report
Create comparison report.
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Download
Save comparison results.
FAQ
Common questions about comparing PDFs.
The comparison highlights text differences, added/removed content, and visual changes between the two PDFs.
For best results, PDFs should have searchable text. Scanned PDFs can be compared after OCR processing.
Both input files must be PDF format. The output is a PDF report highlighting all differences.
Each PDF can be up to 50MB, for a total of 100MB.
About Comparing PDF Documents
What is PDF Comparison?
PDF comparison identifies differences between two versions of a document. Advanced algorithms detect text changes, formatting modifications, added or removed content, and image alterations, highlighting all differences visually.
Why Compare PDFs?
- Version Control: Track document revisions
- Legal Review: Verify contract changes
- Quality Assurance: Check for unauthorized edits
- Audit Trail: Document change history
Comparison Features
Detailed difference detection:
- Text Changes: Added, deleted, or modified text
- Visual Differences: Side-by-side comparison view
- Format Changes: Font, color, and style differences
- Image Comparison: Detect altered graphics
Best Use Cases
Essential for legal document review, contract verification, academic paper revisions, technical document updates, and compliance auditing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our tool detects text changes, additions, deletions, formatting differences, and visual modifications. It highlights all differences with color coding for easy identification.
For best results, use PDFs with searchable text. Scanned documents should first be processed with OCR (Optical Character Recognition) for accurate text comparison.
The tool generates a detailed PDF report showing both documents side-by-side with differences highlighted. Added content is shown in green, removed content in red, and modifications in yellow.
Each PDF file can be up to 50MB, allowing you to compare documents totaling 100MB. This accommodates most business documents and reports.
Password-protected PDFs must first be unlocked using our Unlock PDF tool before comparison. This ensures we can access and analyze the content.
The comparison is highly accurate for text-based PDFs, detecting even subtle changes. For image-heavy or complex layouts, visual differences are highlighted but may require manual review.