Active File Compare for Windows

Name: Active File Compare
Rating: 3 (2 reviews)
Author: Formula Software

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Download.com staffJuly 30, 2026

Active File Compare visually highlights differences between text files and folders. It offers robust source code management with syntax highlighting for various languages.

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Pros
- Visual comparison with side-by-side windows
- Accurate difference detection for all file sizes
- Syntax highlighting for multiple programming languages
- Built-in file manager for folder comparison
- Supports source code correction and management
Cons
- No explicit mention of merge capabilities
- No specific details on synchronization features beyond comparison

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GENERAL

Release: March 17, 2006

Latest update: July 30, 2026

Version: 2.0-beta-1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 95
Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows NT
Windows ME
Windows 98

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 23,305

Downloads Last Week: 1

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3/5

2 User Votes

Great product...when it works
July 20, 2004
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Summary
AFC is easy to navigate and has some great features. Problem is it's buggy. About half of the text files I've opened cause fatal errors in the application. FormulaSoft was no help in solving these problems. Too bad, it would be a good product otherwise
A handy tool for developers
May 14, 2004
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Summary
I wrote a simular tool while working at Microsoft, but could did not have time to refine it into something like this. I find this easier then having to rewrite mine for the latest file systems

Developer’s Description

By Formula Software

Compare various text files for differences.

Active File Compare for Windows

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