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Updated July 2026

Arthize lets designers and creative teams compare two PDFs in a private workspace — free, with no watermark. Comparing two PDFs highlights what changed between versions — added, removed and edited text — so you can review revisions at a glance.

Why designers compare two PDFs

A designer sends a proof as a fixed PDF, exports selected pages to high-resolution PNG for a client preview, and compresses the print layout for email approval — keeping the originals private.

Built for proofs. Whether it's proofs, portfolios, print layouts, Arthize's compare pdf keeps the work inside your private workspace. Client work and unreleased designs are confidential; private processing keeps proofs off public tools.

What matters when you compare two PDFs

Comparison highlights text differences between two versions of a document.

It is the fast way to review contract or draft revisions.

Both files are processed privately and deleted after the job.

How to compare two PDFs

  1. 1

    Open the compare tool

    Sign in and open the Compare tool.

  2. 2

    Add both PDFs

    Upload the original and the revised version.

  3. 3

    Compare

    Arthize highlights the differences between them.

  4. 4

    Review

    Scan the highlighted changes side by side.

Common questions

How do designers compare two PDFs for free?
Comparing two PDFs highlights what changed between versions — added, removed and edited text — so you can review revisions at a glance. On Arthize it's free with no watermark, and the file is deleted after the job — which is why designers and creative teams can use it for proofs without a confidentiality risk.
Is it private to compare two PDFs sensitive proofs?
Yes. Client work and unreleased designs are confidential; private processing keeps proofs off public tools. Files are processed inside your private Arthize workspace and deleted after the job.
How do I compare two versions of a PDF?
Comparing two PDFs highlights what changed between versions — added, removed and edited text — so you can review revisions at a glance. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.
Can I see what text changed between two PDFs?
Comparing two PDFs highlights what changed between versions — added, removed and edited text — so you can review revisions at a glance. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.

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