Beyond Compare Standard Edition is a powerful tool designed to help you quickly and easily compare your files and folders.

• Side-by-Side Comparison: View files and folders next to each other to easily identify differences.
• Color Highlighting: Differences within lines are highlighted in color, making them easy to spot.
• Display Filters: Show only the differences you're interested in by applying customizable filters.
• Jump Navigation: Quickly move to the next or previous difference within a file or folder.
• Comparison Reports: Generate printed or HTML reports to document your comparisons.
• Unicode Support: Handle files with Unicode and multi-byte character sets seamlessly.
• Thumbnail Overview: Get a quick visual summary of differences with a thumbnail overview.
• File Conversion: Convert files before comparing them to ensure accurate results.
• Clipboard Comparison: Compare files or clipboard contents directly within the application.
• Automatic Backups: Ensure data safety with automatic backups when saving changes.
• Responsive Interface: Enjoy a multithreaded interface that remains responsive during operations.
• Tabbed Sessions: Manage multiple comparisons efficiently with a tabbed interface.
• Shell Integration: Access Beyond Compare directly from your operating system's context menu.
• Session Management: Save and organize comparisons as sessions for easy reloading.
• Auto-Save Sessions: Automatically save sessions upon closing to preserve your work.
• Workspaces: Save and restore the layout of open windows and sessions.
• Home View: Launch and manage sessions from a centralized home view.
• Patch File Viewing: View Unix patch files in a side-by-side comparison format.
• Standalone Editor: Utilize a built-in text editor for standalone editing tasks.
• Scripting and Automation: Automate tasks with a flexible scripting language and command-line interface.
• High DPI Support: Enjoy clear visuals on high-resolution (retina) displays.
• Update Notifications: Stay current with automatic checks for software updates.
• Drag & Drop: Start comparisons easily by dragging and dropping files or folders.
• Customization: Tailor fonts, colors, and keyboard shortcuts to your preferences.
• Context-Sensitive Help: Access extensive help resources relevant to your current task.
• Dedicated Support: Receive assistance via email, phone, and forums from a dedicated support team.
• Dark Mode: Switch to a dark theme for a comfortable viewing experience.
• Apple Silicon Support: Experience improved performance with native support for Apple M1/M2 CPUs.
• Windows 11 Integration: Utilize Beyond Compare directly from the Windows 11 context menu.