# Compare PDF for project managers

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

Arthize lets project and program managers 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 project managers compare two PDFs

A project manager merges status reports and the plan into one stakeholder update, compares two revisions of a scope document, and archives the signed-off deliverable.

**Built for status reports.** Whether it's status reports, project plans, meeting minutes, Arthize's compare pdf keeps the work inside your private workspace. Project documents can be commercially sensitive; private processing protects client and vendor data.

## 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 project managers 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 project and program managers can use it for status reports without a confidentiality risk.

### Is it private to compare two PDFs sensitive status reports?

Yes. Project documents can be commercially sensitive; private processing protects client and vendor data. 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.