- Until I can fix this you might want to try Diff Ext by Sergey Zorin. 2009-03-25: Mac binary available for version 0.9.95 (created by Michael Schmidt) 2009-03-03: Version 0.9.95. Show line end style for each file. Translation update. For the complete list of changes see the ChangeLog and the Release Message and MD5-sums.
- The well-known UNIX DIFF is the default file format of the tool which lets developers have finger on the pulse of the program functioning process. ExamDiff is a very handy tool, but only if you are hip to programming. If you are interested in more functions, you should acquire the Pro version of the program for $34.99.
- Beyond Compare Originally a product for Microsoft Windows, the Beyond Compare team has contributed a fine diff tool to the Mac platform. Like Araxis Merge and DeltaWalker, it goes beyond (pun intended) comparing simple text and also allows diffing Word and PDF contents. In its 'Pro Version', it also supports merging.
- Diff tools for Windows and Mac
One of the best file shredder software for Mac, Mac Clean’s File Eraser is available for free. This fast, secure app wipes the files from your hard drive and makes them unrecoverable.It also removes the accumulated junk data on your system to manage the storage space on your hard drive. BBEdit for Mac makes finding and identifying file differences extremely easy with any compatible text format.
A list of tools developed to show changes between two versions of a file: before and after correction.
Diff tools for Windows and Mac
Students write essays. Developers write code. Authors write stories. Editors write columns. Everyone does their own job. Yet, they are all bound by the same requirement – their job should be presented in a printed format or in soft copies. It is also obligatory that someone should check final texts and correct the mistakes. It might happen that a person who proofreads your paper changes a source text and doesn't mark it in any way. As for developers, they should track any changes all the time to see what’s been modified. The point I'm trying to drive home is that you shouldn't underestimate the programs from the list below, which were developed to show the changes between two versions of a file: before and after correction.
Windows
ExamDiff
If you work on Windows OS, I suggest that you try a trial version of the ExamDiff program. It lets you easily load two versions of the same file to compare them automatically. The tool lets you make visual file comparison and see changes easily since it provides a lot of useful features and operates flawlessly. With this piece of software, there is nothing more convenient to review a document changes or reread code lines.
The program is a great helper for developers since it goes as a part of a suite which also includes FtpVC (a version control system to continue remote software development via the Internet). Among multiple supported options the most remarkable ones are useful Drag&Drop, intuitive Navigation&Search and full customization.
Visual reproduction is the forte of ExamDiff and such-like programs. The well-known UNIX DIFF is the default file format of the tool which lets developers have finger on the pulse of the program functioning process. ExamDiff is a very handy tool, but only if you are hip to programming. If you are interested in more functions, you should acquire the Pro version of the program for $34.99. In case you don't know a thing about that odd word [programming], scroll down to find a tool for ordinary users.
Mac
Kaleidoscope
Mac users and developers are in need of verifying edited texts as well. It wouldn't go amiss to mention that the program can differentiate not only between text files but also between images and folders as well. The website state-of-the-art interface is very impressive since it is designed in a high-tech manner. It's easy to navigate through – I say this as praise for the developer. The file comparison app trial you download from this fantastic website is on a par with it and shows all sides and opportunities of the full app.
The tool's slogan is mainly aimed at developers since it runs as follows: 'Whatever you write, your first draft is never the last. Spot changed text quickly and merge instantly'. Kaleidoscope is really a well-readable diff app. It will surely speed up the checking process and permit you spot the differences without any problems.
What I can say to summarize the aforementioned thoughts is that Kaleidoscope is a perfect app to enhance the workflow. You are offered to buy the full version for $69.99 which is definitely worth trying. In case you don't know a thing about that odd word [workflow], scroll down to find a tool for ordinary users.
Windows&Mac
Araxis Merge
Now, very important information for those who scrolled down to find something worthy. First of all, I'd like to underline that Araxis Merge provides almost endless amount of features not only for developers but also for ordinary users who don't have a knack for programming. That's why I suggest you visit the Araxis Merge official website and read about extra functions by yourself.
The program/app offers a cross-platform license and comparing big files like 100MB and larger. Besides that, it provides you with Retina and archive files support. The Two-way text comparison is for fast identifying removals, changes or insertions. Not only text files may be compared, but different types of images as well (e.g. which pixels have been modified).
As for the syntax modifying, it's automatically highlighted with a built-in mechanism. Use bookmarks or comments to annotate future or supposed changes. The program/app also informs you of the number of changes identified during the scanning process. The last things I'd like to mention are the availability to drag and drop files from your Windows Explorer or OS X Finder and to print final results preserving all important changes and footnotes.
I hope developers had a chance to pick up some useful information while authors have derived some knowledge to diversify and simplify their creative activity.
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Meld for OSX
This is a fork of Meld packaged and bundled for OSX. The original website for Meld is here http://meldmerge.org. Minor work has been done to also integrate OSX menu and shortcuts, but the app is truly the original, excellent Meld.
Download OSX dmg file
You may download any of the following versions. The 3.21.0 (r2) is the latest and the recommended version at this point.
- Version 3.21.0 (r2) Latest (Catalina & Mojave)
- Version 3.19.2 (r5) (Mojave & High Sierra)
- Version 3.19.2 (r3) (Mojave & High Sierra)
- Version 3.19.0 (r1) (Previous stable version - High Sierra)
- Version 3.16.0 (r1) (Not for High Sierra)
- Version 3.15.4 (r2) (Not for High Sierra)
- Version 3.15.2 (r2) (Not for High Sierra)
- Version 3.13.4 (Not for High Sierra)
- Version 1.8 (Not for High Sierra)
Tip: A lot of people are asking how to use this package as a git difftool/mergetool.Once installed, edit your ~/.gitconfig and add the following lines
Tip:Meld OSX also understands/checks for the following environment variables.
The theme change can be done by changing the variable in the wrapper script
find the part that says
and change it to
and you'll have a fully dark meld..
Why Meld for Mac/OSX and not Macports/Homebrew
Top reasons behind using this fork over Macports or Homebrew builds:
- Retina support (check the screenshot!)
- Latest 3.x series
- No hassle install (drag/drop like any other app)
- Integrates with OSX menu
Supports standard OSX shortcuts (cmd-c/cmd-v instead of ctrl)(Merged to upstream)- Note: Homebrew now installs Meld for OSX
Screenshot
Special Thanks
- To Kai Willadsen http://meldmerge.org/ for creating Meld.
- To the Gnome project https://www.gnome.org/
- To Alex Kras whose web page (How To Run Meld on Mac OS X Yosemite Without Homebrew, MacPorts, or Think) served as my reference for tracking Meld for OSX usage and issues when I had absolutely no time to maintain this.
TODO
Examdiff
- Get rid of the Meld wrapper shell script (this should get rid of all the wrappers needed to run Meld from the terminal)
- Support Meld localizations (currently only English works)
Suggestions / Issues
If you have a suggestion or you are facing an issue running this Meld fork, please open an issue here https://github.com/yousseb/meld/issues. Please note that your issue has to be specific to the OSX fork and not to Meld itself. I have no plans/time to work on Meld itself.
Contribute to Meld for OSX
- Head to https://github.com/yousseb/meld
- Fork the repository and clone your fork locally.
- Follow the build instructions in https://github.com/yousseb/meld/blob/master/osx/README.md to generate your own dmg.
- Do your magic, commit and push to your fork.
- Create a pull request.
Not Accepting Donations
I'm not currently accepting donations for the development of this fork. I just missed a proper implementation of Meld on Mac so I thought of creating this fork. If you want to donate, please donate to the original Meld project.
The following is copied from the original Meld page http://meldmerge.org/. Please visit the original project website for more info. For the full help manual, please visit http://meldmerge.org/help/.
What is Meld?
Meld is a visual diff and merge tool targeted at developers. Meld helps you compare files, directories, and version controlled projects. It provides two- and three-way comparison of both files and directories, and has support for many popular version control systems.
Meld helps you review code changes and understand patches. It might even help you to figure out what is going on in that merge you keep avoiding.
File Diff Tool For Mac Os
Features
- Two- and three-way comparison of files and directories
- File comparisons update as you type
- Auto-merge mode and actions on change blocks help make merges easier
- Visualisations make it easier to compare your files
- Supports Git, Bazaar, Mercurial, Subversion, etc.
- …and more
Meld is licensed under the GPL v2, except as noted
In depth features
File comparison
- Edit files in-place, and your comparison updates on-the-fly
- Perform two- and three-way diffs and merges
- Easily navigate between differences and conflicts
- Visualise global and local differences with insertions, changes and conflicts marked
- Use the built-in regex text filtering to ignore uninteresting differences
- Syntax highlighting
Directory comparison
- Compare two or three directories file-by-file, showing new, missing, and altered files
- Directly open file comparisons of any conflicting or differing files
- Filter out files or directories to avoid seeing spurious differences
- Simple file management is also available
Version control
- Meld supports many version control systems, including Git, Mercurial, Bazaar and SVN
- Launch file comparisons to check what changes were made, before you commit
- View file versioning statuses
- Simple version control actions are also available (i.e., commit/update/add/remove/delete files)
Merge mode (in development)
- Automatically merge two files using a common ancestor
- Mark and display the base version of all conflicting changes in the middle pane
- Visualise and merge independent modifications of the same file
- Lock down read-only merge bases to avoid mistakes
- Command line interface for easy integration with existing tools, including git mergetool