Compare PDFs with UPDF on Mac
UPDF for Mac now supports comparing two PDF files to enable finding differences. All you need to do is upload the edited version and the previous version of the same PDF to reveal valuable insights into the changes made. Curious to learn how to use this exclusive feature? Dive into this comprehensive guide to find out! But before that, if you do not have UPDF on your Mac, you can click the button below or go to the APP Store to download it.
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Step-by-Step Guide to Using PDF Comparison Feature
Here is a detailed step-by-step guide for using the Compare Files feature. Ensure that you read all the steps to avoid confusion.
Step 1. First, make sure that you have installed UPDF for Mac on your devices.
Step 2. Once you’ve done this, launch the platform and move to the Tools > Compare option from the main home page.

Step 3: The following window will ask you to upload the original and edited versions of the same PDF. You can select the PDF from local storage or use the drop-down menu to select from Recent files.
After selecting PDFs, you can also select the Page Ranges you want to compare. If you want to compare them entirely, leave Page Ranges as they are.
Step 4: Hit the Compare button to begin comparing them. Within a few seconds, a new comparison window will open up.

In the right panel, you can explore all the edits made to the new file. On the top toolbar, you have multiple options, including:

Highlight Results: This feature highlights all the changes made in the new file to help you spot them easily.
Sync Scrolling: You can also sync scrolling to scroll both PDFs simultaneously, comparing them line by line. If not needed, toggle the button next to this option.
Export: This option will let you export the changes in the PDF file. You can export in PDF format.
Filter: This feature enables you to filter out text, images, paths, shading, or pages. This option lets you focus on single or multiple elements at a time.
Hope you found this guide and the newly added Compare Files feature worth it. Stay tuned for more! And to enjoy all the features that UPDF offers, I highly recommend you to upgrade now as it has a big discount.