Side-by-side diff tool for files and folders. Compares text, images, Word, Excel, PDF and binary files, with three-way merge, Git integration and a headless CLI
Publisher’s description
What is Diffract?
Diffract by SmallSoftLoaf Software is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 29.7 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.1.2, released on August 7, 2026. The version history goes back to July 30, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: Diffract is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Diffract safe to download?
- The file is served by releases.getdiffract.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2FEDA979D13CCE4A5ABB328D88E18EDB9A422A4DD4AF4828AB674DEE237C7F02· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.2Latest | August 7, 2026 | 29.7 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.1.0 | July 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SmallSoftLoaf.Diffract -ediffract-1.1.2-windows-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- SmallSoftLoaf Software
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.1.2
- Released
- August 7, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 30, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- winget ID
- SmallSoftLoaf.Diffract
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Frequently asked questions
Is Diffract free?
Diffract is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Diffract safe to download?
The download comes from releases.getdiffract.com; 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 Diffract 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 Diffract be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Diffract run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Diffract?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 30, 2026.