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Install Beyond Compare 4

Beyond Compare is a multi-platform utility that combines directory compare and file compare functions in one package.

Install with winget
winget install --id ScooterSoftware.BeyondCompare.4
Upgrade
winget upgrade --id ScooterSoftware.BeyondCompare.4
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id ScooterSoftware.BeyondCompare.4

About Beyond Compare 4

Beyond Compare allows you to quickly and easily compare your files and folders. By using simple, powerful commands you can focus on the differences you're interested in and ignore those you're not. You can then merge the changes, synchronize your files, and generate reports for your records.

What's new in 4.4.7.28397

Notable Changes - macOS: Fixed blurry text on Intel CPU systems with retina displays running macOS 14 Sonoma. - Linux: Fixed typo in RPM uninstall script in 4.4.5 and 4.4.6. To upgrade/uninstall those versions see https://www.scootersoftware.com/kb/linuxpreun - Fixed hex compare incorrectly marking single matches as different. - General updates and stability fixes. File Formats - Windows: - Updated pdftotext to v4.04. Folder Compare - Linux: Updated smb:// support for KDE and DBUS integration. Hex Compare - Fixed incorrectly marking single matches as different. Installer - Linux: RPM installer no longer tries to import our GPG key automatically. - Linux: Updated RPM repository GPG key for Fedora 38 compatibility. - Linux: Fixed typo in rpm pre-uninstall script. Misc - macOS: Fixed blurry text on Intel CPU systems with retina displays running macOS 14 Sonoma. - macOS: Fixed "Beyond Compare" top level menu item not appearing in macOS Sonoma betas. - Windows: Fixed showing menu items as checked on Windows 11. Options - Windows: - Fixed Options dialog "Explorer Integration" saying it's a portable install if BC was installed and registered by an administrator and is run by a limited user. Crashes - Linux: Fixed crash when simultaneously running multiple command line quick compares.

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Version history

Version Updated Notes
4.4.7.28397 Unknown Notable Changes - macOS: Fixed blurry text on Intel CPU systems with retina displays running macOS 14 Sonoma. - Linux: Fixed typo in RPM uninstall script in 4.4.5 and 4.4.6. To upgrade/uninstall those versions see https:...
4.4.6.27483 Unknown - macOS: Improved scrolling speed on M series hardware running macOS 13, but editing performance can be slower. We're still working on additional improvements.
4.4.5.27371 Unknown Notable Changes - Fixed toggling "Include hidden items" checkbox in file operation confirmations to no longer reset the selected sides. - macOS: Improved exceptionally poor performance on 4K+ displays with high bit depth...
4.4.4.27058 Unknown Notable Changes - macOS: Fixed scrolling and redrawing issues in macOS 13.0 Ventura. Folder Compare - macOS/Linux: Fixed alignment overrides not correctly handling DOS replacement masks that contain numbers. Text Views -...