A simple tool for visually comparing two PDF files
Publisher’s description
What is diff-pdf?
diff-pdf by vslavik is open-source Windows software in the pdf tools category. It ranks 13th by popularity among pdf tools in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 6,907 times. The source code on GitHub (vslavik/diff-pdf) has 4,333 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .pdf. Similar programs include Adobe Acrobat Reader (64-bit), NAPS2 and wkhtmltox.
Project description on GitHub: “A simple tool for visually comparing two PDF files”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: diff-pdf is an open-source pdf tool tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is diff-pdf safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
31C6DD5472F3D83B4A6023CF929B475DED04BA5FA24B2D027FAE3A3098B169EA· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the vslavik/diff-pdf repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Code review3
- Actively maintained0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5.3Latest | March 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id vslavik.diff-pdf -echoco install diff-pdf -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- vslavik
- Category
- PDF tools
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/vslavik/diff-pdf
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.5.3
- Released
- March 28, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 29, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 6,907
- GitHub stars
- 4,333
- GitHub forks
- 264
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- vslavik.diff-pdf
- Chocolatey package
- diff-pdf
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is diff-pdf free?
Yes. diff-pdf is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is diff-pdf safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install diff-pdf with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does diff-pdf run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use diff-pdf without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to diff-pdf?
Adobe Acrobat Reader (64-bit), NAPS2, wkhtmltox, PDF24 Creator and MiKTeX. The alternatives page compares them.
