

You can use the same synchronization options, to copy selected files in one direction or the other. It lets you know if your files are present in one folder or both or if they are identical or not. Besides basic information, like names, extensions and so on, the software displays comparison results for individual files. You can modify a file's contents manually or you can select a highlighted fragment and use different options, located on a toolbar, to synchronize the files from left to right or vice versa.įolder contents are also displayed side by side, on separate panels. Differences are highlighted, so you can spot them right away. If you choose to compare documents or other text-based files, you will find their contents on separate panels. Additionally, you can add filters by typing file extensions or by selecting one of many predefined filters. Files and folders can be targeted on a separate window, with different browsing options. WinMerge provides a tabbed interface, which makes it possible to compare multiple sets of files and folders. During this procedure, you may choose to install additional contents, such as filters, plugins and various languages. The setup file is roughly 3 MB and you can install the program's files in a few moments. The software works on numerous Windows versions, from Win 98 to Win 7 and it supports Windows, Unix and Mac text file formats. It displays any differences, side by side, in a visual text format, which allows you to work fast and easy. WinMerge will help you compare files and folders and merge them, if you need to. The differences may be sublime, making them very hard to spot. Files may look similar, but they might not be identical.
