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Files never uploadedEverything runs in your browser
Nothing to installWorks straight from the page
Free and unlimitedNo sign-up or login

Merge PDF

Combine several PDFs into one file, in the order shown below (drag to reorder).

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    Compare the text of two PDFs and list every added, removed and changed line. Scans have no text layer and cannot be compared.

    All processing happens locally in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server.

    Open this tool

    Compare the text of two PDFs and list every added, removed and changed line - handy for reviewing edits or verifying that a revised draft and a printed version match.

    Comparison works on the text layer only: scans have no text layer and cannot be compared, and image or layout changes are not shown. Documents stay on your device - all processing is local.

    How to use it

    1. Add two PDFs - the first is the old version, the second the new one.
    2. Click Start.
    3. Review the line-by-line differences: additions, deletions and changes are marked distinctly.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can scanned PDFs be compared?
    No. Scans have no text layer; only extractable text can be compared.
    Are image and layout changes visible?
    No. Only the text layer is compared; image, font and layout changes are out of scope.
    Are my files uploaded to a server?
    No. Everything runs in your browser and there is no upload endpoint, so the server never sees your content.
    How large a file can I use?
    Stay under about 100 MB and a few thousand pages. Speed and memory depend on your own device.
    Is it free? Do I need an account?
    It is completely free with no usage limit, and no sign-up or login is required.
    Does it work on phones?
    Yes, the layout is responsive. Large files and complex edits are easier on a desktop.
    Which browsers are supported?
    Any modern browser: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari and their mobile versions.
    Does it work with scanned PDFs?
    Yes for page-level operations, which do not need a text layer. There is no OCR, so text cannot be pulled out of a scan.

    Client-side only · No sign-up · Local processing · Files never uploaded