Compare Images
Free. Runs in your browser; files are not uploaded.
Before image
Drop one image, or both at once.
After image
Drop the changed version.
Runs locally in your browser. Files are processed on this device and are not uploaded.
How to compare two images
Add two images
Choose the before image first, then the after image. Swap reverses them.
Pick a view
Slider, Side by side, Fade or Difference. Each view updates at once.
Inspect the change
Drag the slider, set the fade, or read the count and area of changed pixels in Difference view.
Save the comparison
Select Download PNG to save the current view as comparison.png.
Which view shows the change best?
| View | Shows | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Slider | Before on the left, after on the right of a movable line | Layout and color changes |
| Side by side | Both images next to each other | Reviews and reports |
| Fade | The after image over the before image at an opacity you set | Small shifts in position |
| Difference | Changed pixels in red over a light gray copy | Finding every changed pixel |
Frequently asked questions
How does Difference decide that a pixel changed?
A pixel counts as changed when any color channel differs by more than 10% (about 26 of 255 levels). This ignores tiny compression noise.
What if the images have different sizes?
By default the after image is scaled to the width of the before image. Choose Actual size to compare pixels without scaling.
Are my images uploaded?
No. The comparison is drawn in your browser and both images stay on your device.
What does the download contain?
The view on screen at full resolution. Side by side is twice the width of the before image.
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