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How to compare PDFs on Mac

PDFelement allows you to quickly identify the content difference between two PDF files on Mac.

  • Navigate to the homepage of PDFelement for Mac and select the "Compare PDFs" tab.
A screenshot of the application interface highlighting the Compare PDFs tab.
A screenshot of the application interface highlighting the Compare PDFs tab.
  • In the Compare PDF window that appears, upload the two PDF files you want to compare by adding them to the "Old File" and "New File" boxes.
A screenshot of the comparison setup interface showing two files uploaded.
A screenshot of the comparison setup interface showing two files uploaded.
  • Once both files are uploaded, click the "Compare" button to initiate the comparison process.
A screenshot highlighting the button used to start PDF comparison.
A screenshot highlighting the button used to start PDF comparison.
  • PDFelement will then display the two PDF files side by side, highlighting deletions, modifications, and insertions in distinct colors.
A screenshot showing comparison results with differences highlighted in different colors.
A screenshot showing comparison results with differences highlighted in different colors.
  • Use the left Compare Panel to filter and navigate through the identified differences effortlessly.
A screenshot of the comparison tools displaying filter options.
A screenshot of the comparison tools displaying filter options.