With this native Python via .NET API, you can easily compare documents and obtain the differences in the desired output format. Our Python library is fully self-contained and does not rely on any external tools or services. All document processing features are implemented in this powerful Python solution for a hassle-free experience.

Document comparison is a highly sought-after procedure, particularly within automated document workflows. Whether you're working with legal documents, version control systems, or content management systems, the document comparison API for Python can be a game-changer. It compares the contents of documents both at the character level and at the word level. Even if only a single character has been changed, the entire word will be marked as modified. This allows you to detect the smallest changes that would be invisible to the human eye.

Compare Word, PDF, web documents using Python

There are occasions when you find yourself unsure about whether a document has been modified, and the process of manually comparing two versions of the document can be quite challenging. On the flip side, there are instances where you are confident that the document has been changed, but the task of visually locating the updated areas becomes exceedingly difficult. Let's explore some typical scenarios where automated document comparison can be incredibly useful:

Legal Industry. Automating the comparison of contracts, agreements, and legal briefs can save valuable time and ensure accuracy, allowing legal teams to focus on more critical tasks
Software Development. With this API, Python developers can effortlessly compare source code, requirements documents, and technical specifications, facilitating efficient version control and streamlined communication
Quality Assurance. In industries such as publishing and content creation, ensuring consistency and accuracy across multiple document versions is crucial. This Python via .NET solution empowers QA teams to automatically compare drafts, manuscripts, or user manuals, pinpointing discrepancies and facilitating error-free document production
Financial Services. Financial institutions deal with extensive documentation, including reports, statements, and contracts. With Python via .NET library, financial professionals can automate the comparison of financial statements, detect anomalies, and streamline compliance processes, enhancing operational efficiency

Compare two documents programmatically in Python

By integrating automatic document comparison into your workflows, you gain the ability to programmatically compare documents, extract differences, and instantly get results in the desired output format. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just getting started with Python via .NET, our comprehensive code snippets and online demonstration will guide you through the process.

Try out our live demo by uploading two documents, selecting the target format to highlight the differences, and examining the Python code snippet displayed on the screen. This example demonstrates in detail how to perform document comparison programmatically and obtain the results in the required file format.

An important point: the compared documents should not have revisions before calling the comparison method. You must first accept all the revisions. We have already taken care of this nuance in the Python code snippet below:

Compare documents in Python

Input files

Upload the compared file

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Upload the second file to compare

Output format

Select the target format from the list

pip install aspose-words

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import aspose.words as aw

docA = aw.Document("Input1.docx")
docB = aw.Document("Input2.docx")

# There should be no revisions before comparison.
docA.accept_all_revisions()
docB.accept_all_revisions()

docA.compare(docB, "Author Name", datetime.now())
docA.save("Output.docx")

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You may freely copy this code and use it in any applicable purpose

How to compare two text files in Python

Install Aspose.Words for Python via .NET
Add a library reference (import the library) to your Python project
Load two documents to compare
Accept all revisions before calling the compare() method
Call the compare() method to compare two docs
Call the Save() method, passing an output filename with required extension
Get the result of compression as a separate file

Python library to compare documents

We host our Python packages in PyPi repositories. Please follow the step-by-step instructions on how to install "Aspose.Words for Python via .NET" to your developer environment.

System Requirements

This package is compatible with Python ≥3.5 and <3.12. If you develop software for Linux, please have a look at additional requirements for gcc and libpython in Product Documentation.