WinMerge
| WinMerge
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 Compare files and directories |
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| Publishing year | November 20, 2000 |
| Current version |
2.16.6 ( February 23, 2020 ) |
| operating system | Windows |
| programming language | C ++ |
| category | File comparison tool |
| License | GPL ( open source ) |
| German speaking | Yes |
| winmerge.org | |
WinMerge is free software for Windows to compare files and directories , for example to merge the codes of different program versions . Differences are highlighted in color and files can be changed, moved or deleted from the comparison. It is also possible, binaries hide, backups to create of changed files, and more.
Features of WinMerge
Compared to other tools in this category, WinMerge offers some additional functions, including:
- Support of 7-Zip for comparing packed archives
- Integration in Windows Explorer (entries in the context menu of files and folders)
- Integration into the SVN tool TortoiseSVN
- automatic creation of patch files
- Syntax highlighting of e.g. B. Pascal, C.
See also
Web links
- WinMerge website
- Sdottaka's winmerge-v2 (an active fork with additional features that is also available in Japanese)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Release WinMerge 2.16.6 (2) WinMerge / winmerge . (accessed on February 25, 2020).
- ↑ The winmerge Open Source Project on Open Hub: Languages Page . In: Open Hub . (accessed October 18, 2018).