FolderMatch

FolderMatch is a powerful software that offers an efficient way to compare two folders side-by-side. The program provides users with the option to either carry out a quick comparison of entire drives or folders using file sizes and modified dates or a comprehensive analysis of each file, comparing every byte-by-byte.

With the ability to filter results to display only the discrepancies or matches, and further narrow down the results by name, type, size, and date modified, FolderMatch presents users with a comprehensive overview of exactly what they need to see.

In addition to comparing file attributes, FolderMatch also offers text content comparisons, displaying the difference in a side-by-side layout. This software is capable of comparing various file formats, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), Open Document files, Adobe PDF, Rich Text Format (RTF), HTML and XML files, supporting both the older and newer X versions.

Users can configure settings to ignore white space and case differences, choose to view all lines or only those that are different, and select whether to view the differences at the character, word, or line-level. They can also enable line number display and formatting characters such as white space, tabs, and end-of-line characters in the output.

FolderMatch also boasts an incredibly fast search engine, capable of quickly identifying all duplicate files, even if file names differ. The software has an option for users to set criteria for duplicate files based on name, size, date, and/or content, search for specific file types, and choose which files to include or exclude. After selecting the files they want removed, users can safely delete them using several options.

If users need to recover a deleted file, FolderMatch allows for easy retrieval of all moved files. Overall, FolderMatch is a reliable software for users looking for an efficient way to compare and manage files effectively.