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Compare two PDFs

See what changed between two versions of a document, word by word and page by page. Both files stay on your device.

Original

Changed version

Compares the text, page by page. Both files stay on your device.

Word by word

Okaysize compares the text of both PDFs page by page. Added words show in green, removed ones in red, and a summary tells you how many pages changed.

Check contracts before you sign

Comparing the version you agreed on with the one that came back is the fastest way to catch a changed clause, date, or amount. Download the comparison to keep a record.

How to compare two PDFs

  1. Choose the original. Under Original, click Choose PDF and pick the earlier version.
  2. Choose the changed version. Under Changed version, click Choose PDF and pick the newer one.
  3. Click Compare PDFs. You'll see how many pages changed and how many words were added and removed.
  4. Review the changes. Green words were added, red were removed. Turn on Show only pages that changed to skip identical pages.
  5. Save a report. Click Download comparison for a report you can open in any browser or share.
Full guide with tips and options

Questions

Does it compare images and layout?
No, only the text. Formatting changes that don't change the words won't show up.
My PDFs are scans
Make them searchable with OCR PDF first, then compare.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Both are compared on your device.

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