Quickly pinpoint changes by comparing two versions of a PDF file. Acrobat DC analyzes the files and presents a report detailing differences between the documents.
You can use the Compare Documents feature to find differences between two PDF files. After comparing two files, Acrobat DC provides a detailed report of every change, including text, fonts, images, and even the order of the pages.
Under Document Description, select the type of documents that you are comparing. To ignore
differences between the graphic elements, select Compare Text Only. Click OK.Acrobat DC displays the results in a new document. The first page summarizes the document comparison results.
a - Differences between the files, b - Files compared, c - Get Started hyperlink to take you to the first difference, d - Moved or deleted pages, e - Key to the symbols used within the report
a. Use the Compare panel on the left side (default).
- Page through the thumbnails in the Compare panel. An icon below a thumbnail indicates a
difference. A green arrow signifies moved or deleted pages. A purple arrow designates a change on the page.
- Return to the first page and click Get Started to go to the first difference.
- Changes are highlighted on the main screen. Hover your mouse over the highlight to see the details. The color legend in the upper right provides a guide.
b. Use side-by-side view.
- In the Compare panel on the left, click the options icon, and select Show Documents Side
By Side.
- Changes are highlighted on the main screen. Hover your mouse over the highlight to see
the details. The color legend in the upper right provides a guide.
The Compare options provide you tools to customize the document comparison.
- Page through the thumbnails in the Compare panel. An icon below a thumbnail indicates a
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