Spot changes between two versions of a contract
When a contract, lease, quote or policy comes back "with a few small changes", you need to know exactly what moved. Comparing the two PDFs shows every added, removed and changed word, so nothing slips past.
Why compare instead of re-reading
Reading two long documents side by side is slow and it's easy to miss a changed number, a new clause or a deleted "not". A comparison tool checks every word for you and highlights the differences.
Contracts are confidential, so it matters that the comparison happens on your device. Think Pages never uploads either version.
Key benefits
- Text differencesAdded words are highlighted and removed words are struck through, page by page.
- Visual differencesSee where layout, signatures, logos or tables changed, even when the text didn't.
- Export a reportDownload a PDF report of the changes to share with a colleague, client or solicitor.
- ConfidentialBoth versions stay on your device.
How to compare two PDFs
- Open Compare PDFs and add the original version on the left and the new version on the right.
- Read the Text differences tab to see every added, removed and changed word.
- Switch to Visual differences to spot changes in layout, images or signatures.
- Download the report if you need to share or keep a record.
Tips
- Compare like with like: two digital PDFs give the clearest text comparison. Scanned pages are compared visually.
- Turn on Show unchanged pages too if you want to read the changes in context.
- Always have important legal changes checked by a qualified professional; the comparison shows what changed, not what it means.
Questions
How can I see what changed between two PDFs?
Open Compare PDFs in Think Pages, add both versions and read the highlighted differences. It's free and private.
Can I compare scanned PDFs?
Yes, using the visual comparison. Text comparison needs PDFs with selectable text.
Is it safe for confidential contracts?
Yes. Both files are compared in your browser and never uploaded.
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