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Online Document Comparison App and Python Code to Compare PDF Files

Develop powerful Python based PDF document comparison applications. Freely compare documents including PDF files online via app with instant download.

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Compare PDF Files Online using App

  1. Upload Two PDF Files to Compare.
  2. Click the “Compare” Button.
  3. Download Highlighted Results.

Compare PDF File via Python

  1. Reference APIs within the project directly from PyPI ( Aspose.Words )
  2. load the both PDF documents using Document class.
  3. Call compare(Document, string, datetime.today()) method using the Document object of first document.
  4. Use Document.revisions.count property to check if documents are different.
  5. Save first document to get the revisions.
 

Code example in python to Compare PDF Files

 
 

Develop PDF File Comparison Application using Python

Need to develop python script or utility app to easily compare PDF files? With Aspose.Words for Python via .NET , child API of Aspose.Total for Python via .NET , any python developer can integrate the above API code to program comparison app. Powerful Python library for document comparison supports many popular formats including PDF format such as PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Email messages and Excel files.

PDF Comparison library for Python

There are alternative options to install ‘ Aspose.Words for Python via .NET ’ or ‘ Aspose.Total for Python via .NET ’ onto your system. Please choose one that resembles your needs and follow the step-by-step instructions:

System Requirements

  • Python 3.5 or later is installed
  • GCC-6 runtime libraries (or later).
  • For Python 3.5-3.7: The pymalloc build of Python is needed.

    For more details please refer to Product Documentation .

FAQs

  • Can I use above Python code in my application?
    Yes, you are welcome to download this code. One can easily develop a professional solution to compare PDF files using Python. Use Aspose PDF comparison API to develop high-level, platform independent software in Python.
  • Is this document comparison App work only on Windows?
    You have the flexibility to initiate document comparison from any device, irrespective of the operating system it runs on, whether it be Windows, Linux, Mac OS, or Android. All that's required is a contemporary web browser and an active internet connection.
  • Is it safe to use the online app to compare multiple PDF documents?
    Of course! The output files generated through our service will be securely and automatically removed from our servers within a 24-hour timeframe. As a result, the download links associated with these files will cease to be functional after this period.
  • What browser should to use App?
    You can use any modern web browser like Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera, or Safari for online PDF document comparison.
  • How can I compare multiple PDF files?
    Start by uploading one or more files you want to compare. You can either drag and drop your PDF files or simply click inside the white area. Afterward, click the 'Compare' button, and our online Comparison app will quickly process the uploaded files.
  • How long does it take to Compare the PDF files?
    This Comparison application operates quickly, It may take a few seconds to upload the files and Compare them.

Explore File Comparison Options with Python

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Compare HTML Files (Hyper Text Markup Language)
Compare ODP Files (OpenDocument Presentation Format)
Compare ODT Files (OpenDocument Text File Format)
Compare OTT Files (OpenDocument Template)
Compare PDF Files (Portable Document Format)
Compare POTM Files (Microsoft PowerPoint Template File)
Compare POTX Files (Microsoft PowerPoint Template Presentation)
Compare POWERPOINT Files (Presentation Files)
Compare PPS Files (PowerPoint Slide Show)
Compare PPSM Files (Macro-enabled Slide Show)
Compare PPSX Files (PowerPoint Slide Show)
Compare PPT Files (PowerPoint Presentation)
Compare PPTM Files (Macro-enabled Presentation File)
Compare PPTX Files (Open XML presentation Format)
Compare RTF Files (Rich Text Format)
Compare TXT Files (Text Document)
Compare WORD Files (WordProcessing File Formats)