CompareMerge2

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.