0 cloud uploads
Data handling
All comparison stays on the local machine.
A 100% local PDF comparison tool for architectural drawing sets. No cloud upload, no GPU requirement. Built to run on standard workstations already used by design teams.
Windows 64-bit · Portable WPF App · CPU Optimized
Comparison complete - <3s
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Base Plan
Split mode supports side-by-side checks, and Diff mode highlights added content in red and removed content in blue.
Quick Answers
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0 cloud uploads
Data handling
All comparison stays on the local machine.
$0 cost
Price
Free for personal and commercial use.
<3s
Comparison speed
Typical comparison completes in under 3 seconds.
Yes. It is free for personal and commercial use, with no licensing fee.
Yes. Comparison runs locally on your PC, and drawing files are not uploaded to external servers.
Windows 64-bit, at least 4GB RAM, and no dedicated GPU. Typical comparison completes in under 3 seconds.
I built it after repeatedly seeing manual revision checking slow down AEC review work and introduce avoidable misses.
Maker Context
I am an architectural designer based in Tokyo. Across AEC workflows, I kept seeing teams spend too much time manually checking revised drawing sets, losing focus in the process and increasing the chance of missed changes.
I started building PDF Diff independently as part of my self-improvement effort. Using AI-assisted tools, I mapped the tool requirements and built a secure offline application to test whether the workflow could be simplified without changing how teams already work.
I validated the concept using sample drawing sets in a personal test environment. The tool performed as designed, completing comparisons locally in under 3 seconds with no external data transfer. I am publishing it as a free resource for the AEC community as part of my ongoing self-improvement research (自己研鑽).
Workflow
The flow keeps teams oriented: every panel is part of one continuous review sheet.
Load both PDFs locally without cloud transfer. Keep review cycles inside your project firewall.
Use Split mode for side-by-side checks and Diff mode for change-focused review. Added content appears in red and removed content appears in blue.
Move from manual hunting to focused discussion, then issue updates with clearer confidence.

FAQ
Core trust signals stay visible alongside the questions people ask first.
Trust Signals
Short operational assurances for IT and security review.
Offline by default
No cloud dependency in the review path. Drawings stay on your workstation.
IT-audit aligned
No external transmission route helps teams explain data boundaries in security reviews.
Practical hardware fit
CPU-optimized behavior supports standard workstations already used by design teams.
Common Questions
Yes. The tool is 100% free for personal and commercial projects, with no licensing fees.
Yes. Processing is fully offline on your PC, and drawings are not transmitted to external servers.
Windows 64-bit with at least 4GB RAM. Typical comparison completes in under 3 seconds.
Load Before and After PDFs, then use Split mode for side-by-side checks and Diff mode for change-focused review. Added content is red and removed content is blue.
It compares PDFs exported from BIM tools today. Batch processing is planned on the roadmap.
Comparison results should be verified by a qualified professional. AEC DX Labs accepts no liability for missed changes or errors in comparison output.