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Solution for anyone wanting to compare and merge text or source code files, XML or JSON files
About Altova DiffDog
DiffDog includes powerful capabilities that let you compare and merge any type of text-based file, with support for Unicode, ASCII, MBCS, and any other file formats. DiffDog allows bi-directional merging as well as direct editing of both compared files. DiffDog automatically creates a backup of each file, allowing you to re-load the original file from the server or disk at any time should you need to start over. The XML differencing and editing features in DiffDog draw on Altova’s legacy as creator of XMLSpy, the world’s leading XML development. With robust features such as well-formedness and validation checking, code completion, DTD/schema based entry helpers, and more, DiffDog is a must-have differencing utility for Web and software developers working with XML.
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A simple editor for XML and JSON files based on a grid table view with some unique functionalities. User doesn't need to care about xml or json rules.
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Commercial users are able to create and run scripts.
It's very easy to copy/paste data from/to spreadsheet editor.
Adjacent text editor supports big files and very long lines.
No installation is required, one file (1.4 MB).
Free for a non-commercial use.
It should run on Win 7, 8, 10 and 11 (using .NET Framework 4.5).
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€109 one-time payment
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Free Trial available.
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Altova
Founded: 1992
United States
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