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# Compare PDF

Upload two PDFs to find visual differences. Flagship privacy-first comparison tool.

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Comparison works on text-selectable PDFs only. Scanned or image-based documents have no extractable text and will show no differences even if content differs visually.

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## Compare PDF Versions Without Uploading Either File

When a contract comes back with "minor changes" or a report has been "updated," you need to know exactly what changed. EdgeDocs compares two PDFs side by side entirely in your browser — neither document leaves your device.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How does PDF comparison work?

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### Is there a page limit for comparison?

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