Paste two versions of Markdown code, or drop .md and .mdx files, to see every change highlighted. Use it to compare two versions of a README, documentation page or blog post. Diffspot highlights Markdown syntax, marks changed words inside each line and recognizes moved blocks. Press Try an example to see it on a real Markdown change.
How to compare Markdown files
- Paste or drop the original Markdown code on the left.
- Paste or drop the changed version on the right. The diff updates as you type.
- Jump between changes with F7 and Shift+F7, or switch to Unified view to read it like a pull request.
- Copy or export a unified diff, a .patch file or an HTML report.
Markdown comparison tips
- Comparing MarkdownProse reads best with word wrap on and the Redline view, which shows insertions and deletions word by word.
- Cut the noiseTurn on Ignore blank lines if one version has extra spacing between paragraphs.
- Your code stays privateThe comparison runs on your device in WebAssembly. Proprietary code is never uploaded or stored.
- Fast on large filesFiles with hundreds of thousands of lines compare in about a second.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Markdown detected automatically?
Yes. Diffspot recognizes Markdown from the file name (.md and .mdx) or from the code itself. You can also choose it in the Syntax menu.
Is my code uploaded?
No. The page loads the diff engine once; after that your code stays in the browser tab. How Diffspot works explains how you can check this yourself.
Can I get a patch file?
Yes. Export → Download .patch creates a standard unified diff that git apply or patch can apply.