Text Diff for Journalists
A story drops at 6 AM and you still need a source's name gone from every leaked page. If you work as one of the journalists, you have been there. Confileo's Text Diff tool highlights every difference between two pieces of text — free, in your browser, with your files deleted automatically the moment you are done.
Start Using Text Diff NowWhy Journalists use Text Diff
Day to day, journalists handle interview transcripts, leaked documents, press kits, public records, research dossiers and story drafts — exactly the kind of files this tool is built for.
- Redacting a source's identity from a document before it is published or shared.
- Transcribing recorded interviews into text fast on a tight news cycle.
- Merging a stack of public-records PDFs into one searchable dossier.
- Stripping metadata that could expose where a file came from.
How to text diff in 3 steps
- 1Paste the original text on one side.
- 2Paste the new version on the other.
- 3See every addition and deletion highlighted instantly.
Built for the way journalists work
- ✓Sensitive documents are processed then deleted — no cloud copy to subpoena.
- ✓Redaction removes the underlying text, protecting your source.
- ✓Metadata inspection shows exactly what a file is quietly carrying.
Text Diff — Frequently asked questions
Is Text Diff free for journalists?
Yes. Sensitive documents are processed then deleted — no cloud copy to subpoena. There is no signup, no trial and no watermark on your files.
What kind of files can journalists use Text Diff for?
Text Diff works with the documents journalists handle every day — interview transcripts, leaked documents, press kits, public records, research dossiers and story drafts. A common case: Redacting a source's identity from a document before it is published or shared.
Can it compare long documents?
Yes. Paste large blocks of text and every change is highlighted line by line.
Is my text uploaded anywhere?
No. The comparison runs in your browser; nothing is sent to a server.
How do I compare two versions of a text or document?
Paste the original on one side and the new version on the other, and every addition and deletion is highlighted instantly.
Does it highlight small changes like a word or symbol?
Yes. Differences are highlighted line by line, including the smallest edits between the two texts.
What is text comparison used for?
Reviewing contracts before and after edits, tracking changes in code or articles, and confirming differences between versions.
Can it compare code or formatted text?
Yes. Paste plain text or code and the line-by-line diff shows exactly what changed.