Diff Text Viewer
Publisher’s description
What is Diff?
Diff by DBAdminX is open-source Windows software in the developer utilities category. It is written in Vue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.3.0, released on May 2, 2026. The version history goes back to December 30, 2025: 4 releases, all linked to the official files.
Project description on GitHub: “Diff View Desktop (Windows, Linux, MacOS)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Diff is an open-source developer utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Diff 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:
5BE0A175BD581DAE41BFBDDE4AAFC3067DF8488296CEF364B0A8D70614426348· 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
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3.0Latest | May 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.2.9 | January 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.1.2 | December 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.0.2 | December 30, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DBAdminX.Diff -eDiff.Viewer_1.3.0_x64-setup.exe /SProgram files (.exe): diff.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- DBAdminX
- Category
- Developer utilities
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ZeroMarker/Diff
- Written in
- Vue
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.3.0
- Released
- May 2, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 24, 2025
- Versions listed
- 4
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- DBAdminX.Diff
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Frequently asked questions
Is Diff free?
Yes. Diff is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Diff 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 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.
Can Diff be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Diff run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Diff?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 30, 2025.
Can I use Diff without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Diff?
WinMerge, jq, x64dbg, Difftastic and delta. The alternatives page compares them.
