What is WinMerge?

WinMerge is a free and open-source application tailored for Windows, specifically focused on comparing and merging files and folders. It visually highlights discrepancies between files, allowing users to easily recognize alterations across different versions of a project and effectively merge those changes. This tool can be utilized as an external comparison and merging resource or as a standalone application. In addition, WinMerge is packed with a plethora of features that streamline the comparison, synchronization, and merging processes, thereby improving the user experience significantly. It is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP and all subsequent versions, and it supports a wide range of text file formats from Windows, Unix, and Mac operating systems, while also providing Unicode support. The software's tabbed interface promotes smooth navigation through multiple files, and its new three-way file comparison feature aids in managing complex merging situations. Furthermore, WinMerge encompasses vital capabilities such as visual differencing and merging for text files, along with a customizable editor that features syntax highlighting, line numbering, word wrapping, and the ability to emphasize differences within lines, making it an adaptable tool not only for developers but also for casual users seeking efficient file management solutions. With its continuous updates, WinMerge remains relevant and increasingly powerful in handling various comparison tasks.

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Company Facts

Company Name:
WinMerge
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
winmerge.org

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

WinMerge Categories and Features

File and Document Comparison Software

Audio Comparison
Barcode Comparison
Braille Comparison
Code Comparison
Document Comparison
File Comparison
Image Comparison
PDF Comparison
Video Comparison

Document Version Control Software

Access Controls/Permissions
Approval Process Control
Archiving & Retention
Audit Trail
Commenting / Notes
Document Check-in / Check-out
For Engineering Documents
Revision History
Version Comparison
Version Rollback

WinMerge Customer Reviews

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  • Reviewer Name: Aman V.
    Position: Technical Lead
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 20,000 or More
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    Great diff and merge tool for Windows

    Date: Apr 16 2022
    Summary

    WinMerge is an easy to use and powerful difference viewer and merging tool for windows. It is a free and open source and has all the features required for basic editing as well as fixing source code conflicts.

    Positive

    Free & Open source.
    Lightweight app.
    Easy to understand visualization - 3 pane comparisons and more.
    Highly customizable editor.
    Supports multiple languages and file formats.
    Plugin support for enhanced functionality.
    Available on windows and on linux via Wine.

    Negative

    Doesn't have the feature to generate diff reports.
    No native app for Linux.

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