CompareMerge2

Compare and merge files

Only for Mac

Free · In‑App Purchases

Mac

CompareMerge2 is the professional edition of CompareMerge, designed for developers and advanced users who need powerful file and folder comparison and merging capabilities. It helps you identify differences between versions and efficiently merge changes across text files, binary files, folders, archives, and various document formats. The standard version includes some limitations on the number of displayed files and merge operations. These limitations can be removed through an in-app upgrade. PRO FEATURES (CompareMerge2 only) * Binary File Merge Merge binary files directly. Unlike the standard version, binary files are not converted to text before merging. * Compare ZIP Archives Without Extraction Compare files and folders inside two ZIP archives directly, without extracting them. * Support for Office and Rich Text Formats Compare spreadsheet formats (CSV, TSV, XLS, XLSX) and rich text formats (PDF, DOC, DOCX, RTF). * Vertical Padding (No-Wrap) Mode Align related blocks vertically for improved readability when comparing large files. * Diff-Only Mode Display only changed sections while merging text files for easier navigation and review. * Clipboard compare Monitor Clipboard History and Compare Any Two Clipboard History Items * Lock / Unlock Editing Lock either side during editing to prevent accidental modifications. * Editable Paths Modify file and folder paths directly from comparison windows without reopening them. * Symbolic Link Support Compare symbolic links as links instead of comparing their destination files. * File Permission Management View and modify file permissions directly from folder comparison windows. * Modify File Timestamps Change file modification dates without leaving the application. * Advanced Editing Tools Remove lines with specific prefixes or suffixes, making it easier to clean source code comments, logs, or generated text. STANDARD FEATURES (Available in Both CompareMerge2 and CompareMerge) * Multi-Language Support English, Deutsch, Français, 日本語, 한국어, Español, Português, Čeština, Dansk, Suomi, Italiano, Nederlands, Norsk, Polski, Русский, Svenska, ไทย, Türkçe, Tiếng Việt, 中文（中国）, 中文（台灣） * Folder and File Comparison Compare both files and folders. * Text Comparison and Merge Compare and merge text files efficiently. * Quick Folder Comparison Quickly compare folders by file size, date, or full content. * Inline Editing Edit and merge files simultaneously in a single window. * Patch Generation Create patch files from comparison results. * File Filters Include or exclude files using regular expressions and filter results by file name. * Recursive Folder Comparison Compare entire directory trees with configurable depth. * Ignore Line Ending Differences Ignore LF, CRLF, and CR differences while editing text files. * Export Reports Export comparison results to Clipboard, Text, CSV, or HTML formats. ADDITIONAL FEATURES * Syntax highlighting * Customizable themes and colors * Export results to ZIP archives * Hidden file and folder support (including .git folders) * Binary plist merge support * Detailed inline difference view * Two-pane folder comparison mode * Drag-and-drop support with Finder * Subfolder name filtering * Word wrap support * Multiple theme presets * Quick comparison by size or date only * Configurable file encoding when opening or saving files Whether you are reviewing source code, synchronizing folders, inspecting archives, or merging complex files, CompareMerge2 provides a powerful and efficient environment for handling differences with confidence.

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- Monitor Clipboard History and Compare Any Two Clipboard History Items - Auto-validate and sort XML, YAML, JSON, and PLIST files before comparison - Add a feature in the File List Compare window to compare two selected rows (non-horizontal comparison) - UI improvements - Support for macOS 26 - Bug fixes Previous Updates: - Added a new checkbox, "Start new window with empty information", to clear all paths when opening a new comparison window - Added support for comparing spreadsheet formats (CSV, TSV, XLS, XLSX) and rich text formats (PDF, DOC, DOCX, RTF) - Added a new feature to compare the contents of two ZIP archives without extracting them

Version 3.9

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    Information

    Seller
    • Tien Thinh Vu
    Size
    • 15.4 MB
    Category
    • Developer Tools
    Compatibility
    Requires macOS 11.5 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 11.5 or later.
    Languages
    English and 20 more
    • English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Vietnamese
    Age Rating
    4+
    In-App Purchases
    Yes
    Copyright
    • © Vu Tien Thinh 2026
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