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Updated July 2026

Arthize lets legal 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 lawyers compare two PDFs

Before a filing, a paralegal merges statements and exhibits into one bundle, adds consistent page numbers for the court, and redacts personal data so nothing privileged leaks — all inside a private workspace rather than a free public converter.

Built for contracts. Whether it's contracts, court bundles, exhibits, Arthize's compare pdf keeps the work inside your private workspace. Client files are privileged. A contract or discovery packet uploaded to a stranger's ad-funded server is a confidentiality risk lawyers can't take.

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 lawyers 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 legal teams can use it for contracts without a confidentiality risk.
Is it private to compare two PDFs sensitive contracts?
Yes. Client files are privileged. A contract or discovery packet uploaded to a stranger's ad-funded server is a confidentiality risk lawyers can't take. 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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