WinMerge

WinMerge is all about helping individuals unite two versions of similar files into one. This is especially helpful if you're an individual that throws work all over the place. Sometimes it is hard to put all the pieces together if you have the bad habit of opening a new project or file every time you're adding something new to the equation. This app is a simple file comparison utility with two distinct panes, yet it can also take action, and unite two specific files into one.

If you're more and more worried about the mess in your machine when it comes to documents and so on, this app might just be your saving ticket. It's simple and powerful at the same time. One does have to indicate two or three directories to compare, before anything else. If you'd like to compare files only, one of the panes can easily be made read-only. This way, if you're tempted to change something, the app will block your move, thus avoiding a potential disaster. The merging process is equally simple.

Right-clicking on any file from any pane will lead to a drop-down list with a plethora of options. One can copy, move, delete and rename files. Added plugins can also be accessed here provided they have an effect on the files you're dealing with. The best and most useful option is the first one, the comparison action. Before actually merging any two files and directories, the comparing procedure can be created with the help of an XML or binary file. The attention to detail is indeed convincing here. There are options available even for the most demanding of users.

WinMerge is a simple application with functionality related to comparing and merging files, sporting a couple of adjacent features that could be useful to people attempting to reach a better level of tidiness and subsequently increase productivity levels.