Compare two PDFs

Spot text differences between two PDFs.

Check what changed between two versions of a contract, quote or specification. Additions and deletions are highlighted side by side, with an HTML report to keep.

How to compare two pdfs in 3 steps

Add your file

Click “Select” or drag and drop the file. It stays on your device.

Compare two PDFs

Add the original, then the modified version.

Download the result

Your file is ready in seconds, with no watermark and no sign-up.

Why use Compare PDF on PDF Atlas?

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Your documents are processed in your browser and never uploaded.

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No account, no watermark, no daily limit.

Fast

No upload time: results are instant.

Works everywhere

Computer, tablet or phone, on every system.

Frequently asked questions

Are visual differences detected?

The tool compares text (words or lines). Purely graphical changes are not flagged.

What about scanned PDFs?

Run OCR PDF on both files first so their text can be compared.

Is Compare PDF free?

Yes, the Compare PDF tool on PDF Atlas is completely free, with no sign-up, no limits and no watermark.

Are my files safe?

Yes. Processing happens locally in your browser: your files are neither uploaded nor stored on a server.

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