How to compare two contract versions
- 1. Export or save both drafts as PDFs with real text.
- 2. Run the word comparison locally.
- 3. Read every changed sentence on the page, not only in the diff list.
Two drafts of a contract should be compared before you sign, and they should not have to sit on a stranger’s server to do it. A word difference shows insertions and deletions in the text layer. It will miss a logo that moved and a scan that has no text. Read the changed sentences in the actual pages. If the files are scans, this comparison will look empty, which means “no text”, not “no changes”. Get a text layer from a local OCR tool you trust before you compare, or compare the paper with your eyes.
Compare two contract versions is processed entirely on your device. Your original file remains untouched, and nothing is ever uploaded to a server or saved in the cloud.
Questions
Does “Compare two contract versions” upload my file?
Comparing two drafts does not upload either contract.
What will “Compare two contract versions” actually change?
You see word changes from the text layers. A moved seal with the same words can be invisible to this check.
When is “Compare two contract versions” the wrong job?
Do not compare scans and treat silence as approval.
How do I check the result of “Compare two contract versions”?
Open both PDFs at the first change and read the clause.
Can I run “Compare two contract versions” with Wi-Fi off?
The comparison still runs offline after load.