Free Document Comparison Tool

Compare PDF and DOCX files to find differences

Major update

Document comparison is now much faster We optimized the diff engine several times, so comparing documents is now dramatically quicker.

Privacy Protection

All file processing is done locally in your browser. No files are uploaded to any server.

Left File

Click to upload or drag files here

Supports PDF and DOCX formats

Right File

Click to upload or drag files here

Supports PDF and DOCX formats

Why teams use DiffQuery for document review

DiffQuery helps reviewers spot meaningful edits in contracts, reports, policies, and working drafts without uploading files to a remote service.

Because PDF and DOCX processing happens in the browser, the workflow is a better fit for privacy-sensitive review tasks and everyday document checks.

  • Compare revision rounds before approval or publication.
  • Check vendor, legal, or compliance edits line by line.
  • Validate proofreading changes in long documents faster.

How the document comparison flow works

Upload two PDF or DOCX files, start the comparison, and DiffQuery extracts readable text so the page can highlight additions, removals, and unchanged content in one view.

The side-by-side previews help reviewers keep layout context while the diff panel focuses attention on changed text.

Privacy and browser-side processing

DiffQuery is designed for local processing in the browser. Files stay on the current device unless you choose to move them elsewhere yourself.

That approach reduces review friction for internal drafts, procurement documents, and pre-publication materials.

Document comparison FAQ

Which file types can I compare?

The document comparison page currently supports PDF and DOCX files.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. The document workflow is built around local browser-side processing.

What is DiffQuery best used for?

It is most useful for reviewing revisions, proofreading edits, and checking whether document versions contain meaningful textual changes.