Beyond Compare Portable: A Versatile Tool for File and Folder Comparison
Beyond Compare Portable is a powerful and efficient utility designed to compare files and folders on Windows. Whether you're managing source code, synchronizing directories, verifying data integrity, or analyzing program output, this tool streamlines the process. It can even capture a snapshot of a live directory structure and compare it with a future version, making it easy to track changes over time. With its detailed comparison capabilities, Beyond Compare allows for precise reconciliation of differences and offers automation through script commands to boost productivity.
Quick Setup & Intuitive Interface
Installing Beyond Compare Portable is straightforward, with no unnecessary steps or unwanted software bundled in. Its well-organized interface gets you started instantly, allowing you to work across multiple comparison sessions simultaneously. You can choose to open them in separate tabs or dedicated windows, depending on your preference.
Comprehensive File Format Comparison
As the name suggests, Beyond Compare is more than just a file-matching tool—it provides a wide range of comparison methods. When launching a new session, you gain access to various comparison modes, including:
✅Folder & File Comparison
✅Text & Data Analysis
✅ Hexadecimal & Binary Comparison
✅ MP3 & Image Matching
✅Registry & Version Control Checks
However, the application does not include a predefined list of supported formats, so some files may not be compatible.
Customization & Visual Enhancements
The workspace is thoughtfully designed, with color-coded highlights to indicate differences in text or files. Within the settings menu, you can fine-tune these colors to suit your preferences, making it easier to spot similarities and discrepancies at a glance.
Seamless Folder Synchronization
Beyond Compare also integrates folder synchronization, allowing you to keep directories updated with minimal effort. Simply select the source and target folders, then apply a synchronization rule. You can choose from preset options or manually define how file conflicts are resolved.
Enhanced Session Management
Beyond Compare introduces an expanded session concept, offering:
✔️ The ability to save any comparison as a session, not just folder comparisons
✔️ Built-in session types with pre-configured settings
✔️ Organized session folders for better management
✔️ Auto-saved sessions, ensuring you never lose progress
With its powerful comparison tools, automation capabilities, and flexible session management, Beyond Compare Portable is an essential utility for users who need precise and efficient file synchronization and analysis.
Full Unicode Support
- Now supports Unicode filenames and Unicode file content, ensuring seamless compatibility with multilingual data.
Interface Enhancements
- Tabbed session views for better organization.
- A handy "Home" view for easy session management.
- Save and restore your custom session layouts.
- Built-in "Check for Updates" feature for keeping the software current.
Advanced Folder Comparison
- Folder icon colors now match your preferences.
- Ability to queue multiple operations for efficiency.
- File actions now automatically respect filters.
- Dedicated folder sync sessions for streamlined synchronization.
- Touch and Attrib commands now support subfolder recursion.
- Unix attributes support added to the Attrib command.
- "Ignored" command allows mismatched files to be flagged as OK.
- Move to Folder command for easy file organization.
- Flatten Folders feature enables comparison of different folder structures.
- Pro Feature: Custom alignment overrides for greater control.
Powerful Text Comparison Tools
- In-pane editor with real-time dynamic re-comparisons.
- Syntax highlighting for improved readability.
- Adaptive gutter buttons for copying sections effortlessly.
- Unlimited undo after saving ensures safe editing.
- Grammar-based comparison rules for intelligent text matching.
- Independent file formats for each side of a comparison.
- Ignored command lets mismatched sections be flagged as OK.
- Multiple bookmarks for easy navigation.
- Hex display option for precise byte-level comparisons.
- Pro Features:
- 3-way text merge for advanced conflict resolution.
- Replacements for automated text modifications.
Improved FTP Support
- FTP profiles can now be customized per session.
- Multiple simultaneous connections for improved performance.
- Pro Feature: Secure FTP protocols (SFTP & FTP over SSL) are now supported.
Additional Key Features
- Hex Compare now supports in-line editing and wraps long lines.
- View Patch command allows diff/patch files to be viewed as text comparisons.
- HTML folder comparison reports can now embed links to individual file comparisons.
- New filename alignment options for folder comparisons.
- Pause file operations during folder comparisons.
- New text comparison algorithm based on Bram Cohen’s Patience Diff.
- Optimized for high-DPI (Retina) displays for sharper visuals.
- Compare portable media devices, including cameras, MP3 players, and Android phones.
- 7-Zip archive support for both reading and writing, along with read-only support for IMG/ISO disk images.
- Zipx archive comparison with PPMd, LZMA, and WavPack compression support.
- Version Compare now includes fixed PE header analysis, in addition to version resource checks.
- Remote Windows server access, allowing shared folders to be used as base directories.
Beyond Compare Portable: Latest Release Notes
General Improvements & Bug Fixes
- Better modification controls for Table Compare’s main view.
- Stability and performance enhancements for a smoother experience.
FTP Fixes
- Midnight timestamps on SFTP servers now adjust based on time zones.
- Upgraded Indy library to v10.6.3.0 for improved reliability.
Windows-Specific Fixes
- Fixed oversized context menu icons in Windows 11’s “Show More Options” when using multiple monitors with different scaling.
macOS-Specific Fixes
- Improved crash report details with better hardware and OS information.
- Fixed dark mode issues with radio button selection indicators.
- Corrected minimized window icons in the macOS Windows menu.
Table Compare Enhancements
- Improved row alignment logic when key columns are defined.
- Extra columns are no longer treated as missing.
- Session settings renamed: “Alignment” is now “Rows.”
- Updated Columns settings with more intuitive controls:
- New edit options for moving or modifying columns.
- More streamlined UI, removing unnecessary options.
- Better sheet tab controls for multi-sheet comparisons.
- Fixed HTML table truncation issues for more accurate comparisons.
- Fixed scrolling issues in the main editor when moving between cells.
- Resolved crashes & incorrect results from previous versions (5.0.5).
- Non-existent column settings now apply instantly when modified.
With these enhancements, Beyond Compare Portable continues to be an essential tool for file, text, and folder comparison, delivering powerful automation, seamless synchronization, and advanced customization options for both casual users and professionals.
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