Diff Lantern for Windows
Compares two folders or two files with a unified view and a copy-to-clipboard patch.
Version 1.4.0 · Windows 10 / 11 · 64-bit · 8.3 MB
Scanned file · SHA-256 published below
Compares two folders or two files with a unified view and a copy-to-clipboard patch.
Editorial description
Diff Lantern is a diff viewer for Windows 10 and 11. Compares two folders or two files with a unified view and a copy-to-clipboard patch. This catalog page covers the current 1.4.0 installer we measured at 8.3 MB, including the SHA-256 published with the release.
In daily use it lets you diff directories, ignore noise patterns, and save a patch. We noted binary files are listed, not hex-dumped. Setup does not bundle extra toolbars. Three-way merge is not included.
Key features
Folder diff
See added, removed, and changed paths.
Patch copy
Grab a unified diff for a review comment.
Screenshots
What's new
Diff Lantern 1.4.0: current catalog build. binary files are listed, not hex-dumped.
System requirements
Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit, 200 MB free disk space, and a display of 1280×720 or higher.
How to install
Download Diff Lantern with the labeled button on this page, verify the SHA-256, then run diff-lantern-setup.exe. The installer does not change the default browser or search engine.
Pros
- Fast folder compare
- Patch export
Cons
- No merge editor
Editorial review
Reviewed as a diff viewer with original editorial copy, a published release record, and a documented file hash. binary files are listed, not hex-dumped.
