https://winmerge.org/favicon.icoAre you working with several files simultaneously, and are you afraid one is not the same as the other? Or worse, that two seemingly identical files have minor differences? If you have gone through this complicated situation before, you should know that, luckily, an application has been developed to solve this kind of issue called WinMerge.

What WinMerge does is to compare all kinds of contents that, in theory, should be similar or the same so that we know all the details in which they differ and thus be able to correct those eventual errors they may have. At the same time, the presentation of the differences made by this platform is more straightforward than others in the same segment so that even a novice user can notice the details quickly.

Using WinMerge, you can determine precisely every change between two document versions, especially if it has passed through many hands and you fear someone has removed or added a specific element. The system uses a series of colored bars in different shades so that you can see the changes between contents at a glance.

Of course, it does not stop there. Still, it also incorporates other exciting functions, such as an integrated text editor that allows you to modify what is written in any of the two documents you are working with. In the same way, you can compare two directories between them or synchronize all kinds of files, always thinking about discovering the differences between them.

Suppose you are a user with above-average knowledge. In that case, it is possible that you can take much more advantage of the possibilities of this application, taking into account that it has some attractive advanced options. One of them is the one that allows us to add different filters on the comparison, for example, in case we do not want to analyze some specific content exposed in the program.

Even we can recommend the use of WinMerge to programmers who have to work with different codes because although we do not know if the developers thought this use of the application, it is beneficial for those cases in which we have to discover if there are marked differences between one code and another, which could generate all kinds of imperfections in your websites.

Continuing with other alternative uses, we can give this tool; we have seen that some users have pointed out in forums and social networks that they bet directly for using it to avoid duplicate files. And if you have started to run out of space on your computer, this can be an excellent option to get rid of those files that store the same information as others.

Now finishing with the analysis of each of the critical features of WinMerge, we can say that this application stands out for its low consumption of system resources, at least compared to other similar ones. Therefore, if you have tried any similar platform and have felt at times that it consumes too much of your computer's resources, you should know that this will not happen with this one.

Then, regarding the WinMerge interface, we must point out that it is straightforward and has several similarities with what can be the navigation within many of the regular Windows programs. By this, we mean a series of top menus with some icons that indicate what are the different functions available, in addition to allocating much of the screen to what is essential, the contents.

If we are talking about the main virtues of WinMerge, we will have to point out that this application has a straightforward operation since you only have to copy and paste both texts to compare them. If we add that it is free and allows you to compare the contents of directories and codes, we can be sure that it is one of the best alternatives in its field.

And what did we like the least about WinMerge? In principle, although the design fulfills functionality, it may be somewhat obsolete from today's aesthetic point of view. Then, some functions or specific tools are missing, such as making annotations on top of the text we have decided to keep. Although we can add text, it only supports text input in the classic format, not annotations.

In summary, we can say that WinMerge is a helpful application recommended for all those people who, at certain times, have to work with two documents that, at first glance, are the same. It doesn't matter if you write for any media or if you program websites and want to check the codes; you will always find in this software a free and luxury ally for your needs.