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Highlight differences between two PDF documents side by side.

Works best with digital PDFs. Scanned files can still be reviewed visually, but text-level changes may be limited.

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We compare matched pages, flag missing pages, and combine text-aware checks with visual change detection.

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Comparison results

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Different Pages 0
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Difference Regions 0
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Current page insight

A clean reading of the page you are viewing now.

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Difference summary

Jump to the exact page and row where a change was found.

Page and row summaries will appear here after the comparison finishes.
Differences will appear here after the comparison finishes.
Visual highlights show changed regions when they can be estimated reliably.

Compare PDF — Free Online Tool

Compare two PDF documents side by side and highlight differences. Spot changes between contract versions, reports, or revisions quickly.

What You Can Do

Why Use Compare PDF?

Check revisions to contracts, reports, designs, and other versioned documents.

How to Use This Tool

  1. Step 1. Upload your file using the drag-and-drop area above.
  2. Step 2. Adjust any settings, then start processing.
  3. Step 3. Download your result instantly — free, with no watermarks.

Best Use Cases

Check revisions to contracts, reports, designs, and other versioned documents.

File Privacy and Processing

This tool processes your file locally in your browser. The source document is not uploaded to PDFHill for processing, although your browser may download the tool libraries needed to perform the task. Read our file safety overview.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this tool free?

Yes. PDFHill tools are free to use and PDFHill does not add a watermark to your downloaded file.

Do I need an account?

No sign-up is required for most PDFHill tools.

Will my original file be changed?

No. PDFHill creates a new download. Your original file stays as it was on your device.

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