# CompareTextFile

> Free, 100% client-side tool to compare and merge two text files side by side, with word-level diff highlighting. No file uploads — all processing runs locally in the browser. A downloadable Windows desktop app is also available for comparing files and folders.

## Docs

- [Home](https://www.comparetextfile.com/): Side-by-side online text file diff and merge tool
- [Help](https://www.comparetextfile.com/help): How to use the tool, keyboard shortcuts, and FAQs
- [About](https://www.comparetextfile.com/about): About CompareTextFile
- [Desktop App](https://www.comparetextfile.com/desktop-app): Windows desktop app for comparing files and folders

## Optional

- [Privacy Policy](https://www.comparetextfile.com/privacy): No data collection — comparisons run entirely on-device