Text Diff Checker - Compare Text Online

Free online text diff checker and comparison tool. Compare two texts and see differences instantly with color-coded additions, deletions, and unchanged lines. Perfect for comparing code, documents, and prose. Privacy-first: all processing happens in your browser.

How to Use

How to Use the Text Diff Checker

Step 1: Paste Your Texts

Paste the original text in the left box and the modified text in the right box. Or use the sample button to see how diff works with example text.

Step 2: Compare

Click Compare Texts to see the differences between the two versions. Added lines appear in green, removed lines in red, and unchanged lines remain neutral.

Step 3: Review Changes

Scroll through the diff output to review every change. Use the Swap button to reverse which text is considered original vs modified.

Key Features

  • Instant line-by-line diff comparison
  • Color-coded additions and deletions
  • One-click swap of texts
  • Sample text for quick demo
  • 100% browser-based, no data upload
  • Works offline after page load

Common Uses

  • Compare code versions and patches
  • Review document revisions
  • Check edited text for changes
  • Verify copy-paste accuracy

FAQ

Q: Is my text uploaded to a server?
A: No — all text comparison happens entirely in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.

Q: How does the diff algorithm work?
A: It uses a line-by-line comparison with LCS (Longest Common Subsequence) algorithm to identify added, removed, and unchanged lines.

Q: Can I compare large files?
A: The tool handles texts with hundreds of lines efficiently. For very large files, it may take a moment to process but works entirely client-side.