# Compare PDF for bookkeepers

_Updated July 2026 · Arthize · https://arthize.com/for/bookkeepers/compare-pdf_

Arthize lets bookkeeping 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 bookkeepers compare two PDFs

A bookkeeper converts PDF bank statements to Excel to reconcile the month, merges receipts into a single file, and compresses the package to send to the client — privately.

**Built for bank statements.** Whether it's bank statements, receipts, ledgers, Arthize's compare pdf keeps the work inside your private workspace. Client financial records must be processed privately and never retained by an outside service.

## 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. **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 bookkeepers 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 bookkeeping teams can use it for bank statements without a confidentiality risk.

### Is it private to compare two PDFs sensitive bank statements?

Yes. Client financial records must be processed privately and never retained by an outside service. 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.