Draftable

Draftable is a tool designed for comparing documents in different formats. It identifies changes between file versions and displays the differences clearly. It supports formats such as PDF, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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• Document comparison. Draftable analyzes two versions of a document and highlights the changes. The tool detects changes in text, images, and formatting. Results are shown in a side-by-side or combined view.
• Multiple format support. Works with PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, and other files. No prior conversion of documents is required. The comparison process preserves the original formatting.
• Difference highlighting. Changes are marked with specific colors for each type of edit. Insertions typically appear in one color and deletions in another, making every change easy to spot at a glance.
• Interactive view. Lets you navigate through changes using a control panel. Includes zoom and synchronized scrolling between versions. You can also hide or show specific differences.
• Spreadsheet comparison. Identifies changes in Excel cells, formulas, and values. Detects added or deleted rows and columns. Shows differences in cell formats and styles.
• Presentation analysis. Recognizes modifications in PowerPoint slides. Flags changes in text, images, and slide content. Compares the order and structure of slides.
• Developer API. Offers integration with other applications through a programming interface. Allows you to automate comparison workflows. Supports authenticated REST API calls.
• Data security. Uploaded documents are protected during processing, and connections use SSL/TLS encryption. Retention and deletion of files depend on the plan and deployment option you choose.
• Comparison history. Saves recent results for quick access. Lets you download difference reports. Generates shareable links for collaboration.
• Report customization. Adjusts the level of detail in the results. Lets you choose which types of changes to include in the report. Exports to formats such as PDF.

Draftable was developed by the company Draftable Pty Ltd, based in Australia. Its initial release took place in the early 2010s. The tool is built with modern web technologies for both the backend and the web interface. The founders are engineers with experience in document processing. The current version includes improvements in comparison accuracy and processing speed.

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