Text Diff
Line-by-line diff of two texts.
How to use Text Diff
Text Diff — Compare two texts line by line and mark lines that were removed or added. Free to use in D2i DevTools — no account required.
Steps
- Fill in Original. This field is required.
- Fill in Changed. This field is required.
- Click Run and copy the result under the form.
Frequently asked questions
What is Text Diff used for?
Use it to see what changed between two configs, logs, or drafts.
How do I use the free online Text Diff tool?
Fill in Original. This field is required. Fill in Changed. This field is required. Click Run and copy the result under the form.
What can I paste or upload into Text Diff?
Paste the original on the left and the changed text on the right. Each side can be up to 400 lines.
What output does Text Diff give me?
A line diff. Unchanged lines start with two spaces, removed lines with -, and added lines with +.
Is Text Diff free, and is my input private?
Yes — Your input is processed in memory for this request only. It is not saved to disk or the database, and it is cleared after the tool finishes.
Is this a word-level diff?
No. A line that changes at all is shown as removed and added. It does not highlight the edited word.
Inputs are processed in memory only and are not saved to disk or the database. Data exists only for the duration of your request.