Text Diff Tool

Paste two text versions to see additions, deletions, and edits side by side.

Compare two texts with clear highlights for additions, deletions, and unchanged content. Runs entirely in your browser.

Runs locally — no data leaves your browser✨ Highlights additions, deletions, and unchanged text automatically⚡ Updates instantly as you type

Text 1

0 chars
Drop a .txt file here to load

Text 2

0 chars
Drop a .txt file here to load
Ctrl + Enter to compare

Diff output

Mode: Line · Showing unchanged
Ctrl + Shift + C copies formatted

Comparing text before and after regex replacements? Pair this with our Regex Tester to validate matches, capture groups, and replacement logic first, then verify output differences here.

Related workflow

Recommended flow: run replacements in regex replace tool, inspect structural changes in this diff view, then validate final payloads with JSON Validator or format them using JSON Formatter.

FAQ tip: if your diff comes from pattern replacements, validate the source pattern first in Regex Tester.

By Muhammad Abdullah Rauf · Founder, EverydayTools.proUpdated 2026-05-18

What is a text diff tool?

A text diff compares two plain-text inputs line by line and highlights additions, removals, and changes.

Paste original and revised text to see a side-by-side or unified diff—ideal for configs, logs, and copy edits—not structured JSON.

For JSON objects use a JSON diff tool that compares parsed keys, not raw line text.

How to use Text Diff Tool

  1. Paste original text

    Enter the baseline version in the first panel.

  2. Paste revised text

    Enter the updated version to compare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from JSON diff?

Text diff operates on lines and characters; JSON diff compares parsed object structure.

Privacy, accuracy, and trust

Large inputs are processed locally—very big files may slow the browser.

Part of Text Tools

More free tools for the same workflow.

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