ExamDiff is a freeware Windows tool for visual file comparison. It is quick and very simple to use, and has a number of convenient features that many users have been asking for a long time from a file comparison tool.
Publisher’s description
What is ExamDiff?
ExamDiff is a free developer utilitie program for Windows from PrestoSoft LLC.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 585 KB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.9.4.3, released on March 28, 2024. 2 versions are listed since December 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 0.9 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Small download (585 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: ExamDiff is a free developer utilitie tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ExamDiff safe to download?
- The file is served by prestosoft.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
291C692CE6F9C609C465AC5229522FB86BE75F2CE9B9EFF6D68974E94DCC8B51· 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 ›2 versions over 2 years · about 0.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9.4.3Latest | March 28, 2024 | 585 KB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.9.3.0 | December 30, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PrestoSoft.ExamDiff -eed194_setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- PrestoSoft LLC
- Category
- Developer utilities
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.9.4.3
- Released
- March 28, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- December 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 0.9
- Website
- prestosoft.com
- winget ID
- PrestoSoft.ExamDiff
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Frequently asked questions
Is ExamDiff free?
Yes. ExamDiff is free to use.
Is ExamDiff safe to download?
The download comes from prestosoft.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 ExamDiff 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 ExamDiff be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ExamDiff 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 ExamDiff?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to ExamDiff?
WinMerge, jq, x64dbg, KDiff3 and Meld. The alternatives page compares them.
