COMPARISON

Compare documents with pixel-level precision and clarity

Detect every change down to the character, then let AI show what matters. Nutrient’s comparison SDK combines deterministic diffing and smart summaries to streamline legal, QA, and editorial reviews — without version headaches or split-screen squinting.

What do you want to do with documents?

Compare versions with AI-powered insight

Use intelligent filters, summaries, and change categories to quickly understand what changed — and why it matters.

Redline contracts and agreements faster

Highlight additions, deletions, and revisions in legal documents so reviewers can focus on what’s changed — not what’s buried.

Review content and copy with precision

Catch every change in articles, manuscripts, and technical documentation to ensure clarity, accuracy, and version control.

Verify documents for compliance and QA

Spot even the smallest deviations in regulated files, SOPs, and certifications to maintain audit readiness and trust.

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Text comparison interface

TEXT COMPARISON

Compare text with speed, accuracy, and AI clarity

Detect changes in paragraphs, sentences, and source strings — then layer in AI to summarize and categorize edits.

AI-powered change intelligence

Summarize edits in plain language and auto-tag them by type — like content addition, rewording, or formatting.

Change summary sidebar

Display all detected edits in a built-in panel that helps users scan changes or jump to specific ones instantly.

Programmatic text comparison

Run headless diffs via API in audits, pipelines, or jobs — with optional AI summaries and smart tag overlays.

DOCUMENT COMPARISON

Spot visual changes across full documents.

Compare the structure between two documents — ideal for construction plans, detailed drawings, and formatted PDFs with vector elements.

Comparison interface
Flexible alignment options

Use automatic alignment or adjust points manually for pixel-perfect visual accuracy.

Side-by-side and overlay views

Toggle between split view and translucent overlay to catch layout and formatting changes in context.

Exportable redline PDFs

Generate clean, share-ready PDFs with every edit highlighted — ideal for audits, approvals, or legal handoff.

Deploy anywhere, integrate with everything

Run in the cloud or on-premises, and combine with Viewing, Editing, or OCR components for complete review workflows.


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Frequently asked questions

Can I compare documents with different formats, like Word and PDF?

Yes. Nutrient automatically normalizes and aligns content across formats, so you can compare Word and PDF files with reliable, side-by-side results.

Does text comparison work in real time?

Yes. You can run text comparison on the fly using our SDK or API, perfect for autosave editors or live review workflows.

Is the AI analysis optional, and where is my data processed?

Yes. AI is fully optional and developer-controlled. You can run AI Assistant in the cloud, on-premises, or in your private environment, so documents never leave your infrastructure unless you choose.

Is comparison available in the cloud, or can I self-host?

You can deploy comparison in the cloud or self-host it — Nutrient supports both, so you stay in control of performance and security.

How is AI Text Comparison different from the classic diff?

AI Text Comparison builds on the classic character-level diff — it interprets the results to generate plain-language summaries and tag each change by type (e.g. rewording, formatting). The AI layer doesn’t modify the output — it just helps teams understand it faster.

What’s the difference between Document Comparison and Text Comparison?

Document Comparison detects structural and visual changes across full files — like PDFs, contracts, or reports. Text Comparison focuses on inline string edits — ideal for documentation, source copy, or automation pipelines.

Can I integrate comparison with other Nutrient components?

Yes. Comparison integrates seamlessly with Nutrient’s Viewing, Editing, and OCR components to support full document review workflows.



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