How to diff markdown files outside git
- Step 1Save drafts as Markdown — Convert your drafts to Markdown if they aren't already.
- Step 2Diff — Drop the two Markdown files; click Run.
- Step 3Review changes — Examine the unified diff for content shifts.
Frequently asked questions
What about Word docs?+
Convert Word to Markdown first using the HTML to MD tool (export from Word as HTML).
Does Pandoc help?+
Yes — Pandoc converts many formats to Markdown for diffing.
Will it work with PDFs?+
Convert PDF to Markdown first via the PDF to Markdown tool, then diff.
Privacy first
All Markdown processing runs locally in your browser using JavaScript. No file is ever uploaded to JAD Apps servers — only metadata counters are saved for signed-in dashboard stats.