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Compare PDF

Compare two PDF files and highlight differences.

How to Use Compare PDF

  1. Upload your file: Drag and drop your file into the active processing area above, or click the box to browse your device files.
  2. Configure settings: Select your preferred options (such as target file size in KB, compression level, page order, or output format).
  3. Process locally: Click the primary action button. Your file is rendered and encoded in seconds directly inside your browser memory.
  4. Download output: Click Download to save the modified document back to your device. No watermarks are added.

Zero-Cloud Privacy Guarantee

Unlike legacy web utilities that upload your sensitive documents to remote servers, PDFtiny executes 100% of processing inside your local browser using WebAssembly. Your files never leave your computer, ensuring complete privacy, enterprise compliance, and offline availability.

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Processing EngineClient-Side WebAssembly (WASM) & HTML5 File API
Server Transmission0 Bytes Uploaded (100% Local Browser Memory)
Device CompatibilityChrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, Linux
ComplianceISO 32000-2:2020, GDPR Article 25 (Privacy by Design)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the PDF comparison tool highlight changes?

PDFtiny uses dual-layer comparison: visual raster pixel diffing and text stream diffing. Inserted text is highlighted in green, deleted sections in red, and layout shifts in blue.

Can I compare contracts with different page counts?

Yes, the engine synchronizes matching pages and flags inserted, omitted, or rearranged pages between document revisions.

Can I export a comparison report?

Yes, you can download a consolidated summary PDF showing side-by-side revision markups and a change log.

Are legal agreements safe to compare here?

Absolutely. Because processing is 100% client-side, sensitive contracts, NDAs, and corporate agreements remain strictly private on your device.