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About Compare PDFs

Spotting differences between two versions of a document by eye is error-prone. ILikePdf Compare PDFs opens both files side by side with synced scrolling, so matching pages move together as you review. Difference highlighting draws attention to changed regions across the pages. Both documents are processed locally in your browser, making the comparison fast, accurate, and completely private.

How to compare two PDFs Compare PDFs

Step 1: Upload the two PDF files you want to compare.
Step 2: The viewer opens both documents side by side.
Step 3: Use synced scrolling to walk through matching pages together.
Step 4: Use the difference highlighting to see changed regions.
Step 5: Export a comparison report if available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I compare two PDFs for free?

Yes. Upload two PDFs and see a side-by-side diff of differences — added, removed, and changed text highlighted. Free, no upload, no watermark.

What types of differences are detected?

Text additions (green highlight), deletions (red strikethrough), modifications, and layout changes. Images are compared visually for differences.

Can I compare scanned PDFs?

Yes. For scanned PDFs, OCR runs first on both documents before comparison. The diff shows text differences, not pixel-level image comparisons.

Does comparison run locally?

Yes. PDF comparison runs entirely in your browser via WebAssembly. Your documents never leave your device.

What output formats are available?

View the diff side-by-side in your browser, download a merged PDF with change tracking marks, or export a text-based diff report.

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