WinMerge

WinMerge is an open-source differencing and merging tool specifically designed for Windows operating systems. This software provides users with a visual comparison of both files and folders, highlighting the differences in an intuitive and user-friendly format. With WinMerge, users can manage changes effectively between different versions of projects, making it an essential tool for developers and anyone working with text files.
Key features of WinMerge include:
- Tabbed Interface: The application supports a tabbed interface for easy navigation between compared files and folders.
- 3-Way Comparisons: Users can perform 3-way comparisons, allowing them to merge differences from three different versions of files.
- Support for Various Formats: WinMerge supports various text file formats and also provides functionality for comparing images as well as managing CSV and TSV files.
- Folder and File Comparison: This tool enables users to compare entire folders and visualize differences in content clearly.
- Multi-language Support: WinMerge is maintained by a community of volunteers who offer translations into multiple languages, catering to a global audience.
The current stable version of WinMerge is 2.16.42.1, which is regularly updated and improved. Users can download WinMerge from this link and access additional documentation through the WinMerge manual.