Beyond Compare is a powerful file and folder comparison tool developed by Scooter Software. It enables users to compare files and folders quickly and merge changes effortlessly. Beyond Compare supports various comparison methods, including text, binary, and image comparisons, making it versatile for different types of files.

One of its key features is the ability to synchronize folders, allowing users to see differences between files and folders clearly and manage them effectively. It also integrates with version control systems like Git and SVN, enhancing its usefulness for developers and teams collaborating on projects.

Beyond Compare offers a user-friendly interface with customizable settings, making it easy to adjust the comparison criteria and view options according to individual preferences. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms, catering to a wide range of users across different operating systems.

Beyond Compare is a valuable tool for anyone who needs to compare files and folders accurately, manage differences efficiently, and synchronize content seamlessly across multiple platforms and environments. Its robust features and intuitive design make it a popular choice among professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Key Features:

• Folder and File Comparison: Compare entire directories and individual files side-by-side.
• 3-Way Merge: Merge changes between three files or folders efficiently.
• Synchronization: Keep files and folders in different locations up-to-date with one-way and two-way sync.
• Text, Image, and Hex Comparison: Compare text files with syntax highlighting, images pixel by pixel, and binary files in hex.
• Folder Merging: Intelligently merge differences between folders.
• Scripting and Automation: Automate tasks using built-in scripting capabilities.
• Customizable Views: Customize how differences are displayed for clarity.
• Integration: Integrates with version control systems like Git, SVN, and Mercurial.

• Windows: Added "/32" switch to installer to force a 32-bit install on 64-bit Windows in order to work around MSSCCI source control providers that don't have 64-bit DLLs.
• Windows: Fixed 64-bit build's support for Explorer submenu's Cut/Copy commands.
• Re-added Table Compare support for overriding decimal and thousands separator characters.
• Fixed crash when using cloud profiles (Amazon S3, Microsoft OneDrive, WebDAV) on February 29th.
• Various fixes and enhancements.

• Windows: Fixed support for drag & drop of files in compressed archives from various applications.
• OS X/Linux: Fixed support for LZMA compression in RPM files.
• OS X/Linux: Upgraded 7-zip support to 15.09.

• Fixed Amazon S3 support for listing more than 1000 folders within a single parent.
• Fixed Amazon S3 support for uploading very large files.
• Fixed support for uploading files larger than 100MB to Microsoft OneDrive.

• Fixed /fileviewer= support for "Folder Compare", "Folder Sync", and "Folder Merge" when passed with folder paths.
• OS X: Fixed intermittent delay on startup when launching using command line tools.

• OS X/Linux: Fixed importing and exporting file formats with helper files.
• OS X/Linux: Fixed support for renaming file formats using right click command and keyboard shortcut.
• Fixed support for .docx files that have internal .xml files using single quotes instead of double quotes for attribute values.

• Windows: Fixed "Find what" and "Replace with" edits automatically picking MRUs.
• Improved line details drawing of multi-line content in MP3 Compare, Registry Compare, and Version Compare.

• OS X/Linux: Fixed support for moving files in subfolders between file system mount points.

• Added "Ignore Same Changes" filter.

• OS X: Fixed "Delete to recycle bin" option to refer to trash instead.

• Fixed "Find Previous" to not include beyond current byte.
• OS X/Linux: Fixed slow performance when editing.

• OS X: Fixed path edits not being refreshed when selecting a session in the treeview.

• Windows: Added "/32" switch to installer to force a 32-bit install on 64-bit Windows in order to work around MSSCCI source control providers that don't have 64-bit DLLs.

• Windows: Fixed 64-bit build's support for Explorer submenu's Cut/Copy commands.
• Opening multiple modal dialogs on a single form will now open them sequentially rather than all at once.
• Windows: Fixed Windows 7+ jumplist including auto-saved sessions that can't be loaded.
• Windows: Fixed icon scaling for simple message dialogs.
• Linux: Fixed slow startup when there are lots of network printers available.
• Linux/Gnome: Fixed default focus on "Save Changes?" and various other dialogs.
• Fixed memory leaks.
• Fixed clipped text in About dialog.

• Fixed "File Info" panel.

• Fixed filename collisions when generating HTML folder reports with linked file reports.
• Fixed plain text reports handling of multiline data.
• Fixed Table Compare and Registry Compare support for strike-outs in reports.
• Fixed HTML linked file reports to use the same style sheet, title, and wrap setting as the parent folder report.
• Footer font, header font, HTML wrap style, and style sheet URL are now stored per report type instead of globally.

• Linux: Fixed support for diffs/merges launched from ClearCase.

• Re-added support for overriding decimal and thousands separator characters.
• Fixed data not to be treated as numeric if thousands separators are not in correct positions.

• "Next Difference" now scrolls line details so the difference is near the left side.
• OS X/Linux: Fixed slow performance when editing.
• OS X/Linux: Fixed support for saving files with Unicode characters outside the basic multilingual pane.
• Windows: Fixed "Replace with" edit showing as selected when the panel is first shown.

• Fixed crash when using cloud profiles (Amazon S3, Microsoft OneDrive, WebDAV) on February 29th.
• OS X/Linux: Fixed Folder Compare crash when attempting to collapse folders while loading with folders being automatically expanded.
• Windows: Fixed crash when showing modal dialogs on 64-bit Windows installs.
• OS X: Fixed startup crash on OS X 10.10.1.
• Linux: Fixed report "Print Preview" crash