# How does a journalist compare two PDFs?

_Updated July 2026 · Arthize · https://arthize.com/answers/how-does-journalists-compare-pdf_

A journalist can compare two PDFs in Arthize's private workspace — free, with no watermark. A journalist OCRs a scanned document dump so it's searchable, extracts key tables into a spreadsheet, and redacts a source's identifying details plus metadata before publishing.

## Answer

A journalist can compare two PDFs in Arthize's private workspace — free, with no watermark. A journalist OCRs a scanned document dump so it's searchable, extracts key tables into a spreadsheet, and redacts a source's identifying details plus metadata before publishing.

## More about compare pdf

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. **Open the compare tool** — Sign in and open the Compare tool.
2. **Add both PDFs** — Upload the original and the revised version.
3. **Compare** — Arthize highlights the differences between them.
4. **Review** — Scan the highlighted changes side by side.

## FAQ

### 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.

### Is comparing PDFs 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 processed privately.