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latexdiff for Mac

Compare and mark up LaTeX file differences

Quick answer: latexdiff is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install latexdiff. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence. It has 84 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What latexdiff is

latexdiff is a command-line tool for macOS: compare and mark up LaTeX file differences.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

How to install latexdiff

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install latexdiff.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install latexdiff on Mac?

Run brew install latexdiff in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is latexdiff open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Does latexdiff run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is latexdiff?

It was installed 84 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3711 in this catalogue.

What version of latexdiff is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.4.0.