# Compare PDF for freelancers

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

Arthize lets freelancers and independent professionals 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 freelancers compare two PDFs

A freelancer exports an invoice to PDF so it can't be edited, merges it with a proposal into one client packet, signs the contract on screen, and sends everything — without paying for Acrobat.

**Built for invoices.** Whether it's invoices, proposals, contracts, Arthize's compare pdf keeps the work inside your private workspace. A freelancer's client contracts and invoices are private business records that don't belong on a free public server.

## 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 freelancers 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 freelancers and independent professionals can use it for invoices without a confidentiality risk.

### Is it private to compare two PDFs sensitive invoices?

Yes. A freelancer's client contracts and invoices are private business records that don't belong on a free public server. 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.