Free tool · Windows and macOS
Compare two PDFs side by side.
Spot what changed between two versions of a contract, report or quote, without reading both line by line.
How to compare two PDFs side by side with Paperwing
- Open Paperwing, open All tools and choose Compare files.
- Add the two versions.
- Review the differences side by side.
What you can do
- Compare two PDFs side by side
- Check the digital signatures on each with Validate Signature
- Merge the final version with others using Merge PDF
Why do it on your computer
Contract revisions are confidential by nature. Comparing them on your computer keeps both versions private.
Paperwing is a free, open-source desktop app for Windows and macOS with more than 100 PDF tools. It works offline, there’s no account, and every tool is free. Download it or browse all the tools.
Questions
Does it compare scanned documents?
For scans, run OCR PDF on both first so there is text to compare.
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