Compare PDF documents with DiffPDF

Conclusions

DiffPDF is a handy program for comparing two PDF files. The software is intuitive in its use and can be adapted to individual requirements thanks to its wide-ranging configuration options. This is a massive benefit for users with visual impairments in particular. On a simple scale, the application can also be used for version documentation if you want or need to continuously add to and edit a PDF file and document the individual versions including the differences between them.

If you are using the program on a GTK-based desktop such as Gnome, Mate, or Cinnamon, please note that the changes you make to DiffPDF's visual appearance, which is based on the Qt framework, may not take effect. Because these minor annoyances play a very small role in terms of functionality, DiffPDF is still a good choice for users who frequently need to compare PDF files, regardless of the desktop environment they use.

Infos

  1. DiffPDF: http://www.qtrac.plus.com/diffpdf.html
  2. Cyber Resilience Act: https://www.bsi.bund.de/EN/Themen/Unternehmen-und-Organisationen/Informationen-und-Empfehlungen/Cyber_Resilience_Act/cyber_resilience_act_node.html
  3. Package overview: https://pkgs.org/search/?q=diffpdf

The Author

Erik Bärwaldt is a self-employed IT admin and technical author living in the United Kingdom. He writes for several IT magazines.

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